Huawei Mate X3 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1135878
- 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
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (76/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 34.8% 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 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (64/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (76/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 5 III — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.