Huawei Mate X3 vs Sony Xperia L3
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Sony Xperia L3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 19/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L3 is noticeably lighter (156g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Sony Xperia L3
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia L3 better?
- Lighter: 156g vs 239g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Sony Xperia L3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 42 points higher (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (72/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (64/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Sony Xperia L3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 723 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 8.0 (Oreo) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 154.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 156 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia L3
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia L3
- 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia L3
- 3300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Sony Xperia L3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Sony Xperia L3 by 762.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (72/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (64/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia L3?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 by 42 points (61/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Sony Xperia L3?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Sony Xperia L3 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Sony Xperia L3?
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 L3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Sony Xperia L3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.