Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,530,652); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4688
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 239g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (97/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9490 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Huawei Mate X3 by 49.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (64/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (97/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.