Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,530,652); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (72/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9700 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| 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 | 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 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 S25+
- 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+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Huawei Mate X3 by 52.5% 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+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (72/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.