Huawei Mate X3 vs Sony Xperia Ace III
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 35/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Sony Xperia Ace III
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 239g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Sony Xperia Ace III, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 26 points higher (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (72/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (72/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Sony Xperia Ace III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1597 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 5.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1496 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Sony Xperia Ace III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 251.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (72/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (64/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (72/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia Ace III — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Sony Xperia Ace III?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.