Huawei Mate X3 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,530,652); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 239g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (69/100 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 48 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Huawei Mate X3 by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (97/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (69/100 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 VIII significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.