Huawei Mate X3 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,320,406); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1320406
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4188 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 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 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Sony Xperia 1 IV by 15.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.