Huawei Mate X3 vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 879,714); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 64/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 239g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (72/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.