Huawei Mate X3 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (65/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (64/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (65/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 III by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.