Huawei Mate X3 vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 47/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 239g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 14 points higher (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1980 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 189.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (72/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (64/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the TCL 50 NxtPaper — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.