Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (2,292,685 vs 1,530,652); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy S24
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2292685 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 4688
- Lighter: 167g vs 239g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Samsung Galaxy S24 scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (82/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 2292685 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 6826 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (64/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (82/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (81/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for gamers and power users.