Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,087,886 vs 1,530,652); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2087886 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2115 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6826 vs 4688
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (71/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 2087886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 6826 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads Huawei Mate X3 by 26.7% 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 S25 FE is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (71/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads on performance (80/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.