Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,530,652); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably lighter (214g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 239g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (96/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (51/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10686 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X3 by 55.8% 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 S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (96/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (51/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.