Huawei Mate X3 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 61/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 1,530,652); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably lighter (209g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4313
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 1530652
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 239g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 4 points higher (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4313 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X3 by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.