Huawei Mate X3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,530,652); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Lighter: 215g vs 239g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 45.6% 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 Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (93/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.