Huawei Mate X3 vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 61/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 1,530,652); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 239g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 6 points higher (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V 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 Sony Xperia 5 V and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V 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 5 V significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Huawei Mate X3 by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V 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 5 V significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.