Huawei Mate X3 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 879,714); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Tecno Pova Curve
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 45W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2813 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Tecno Pova Curve by 74.0% 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (72/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (70/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Tecno Pova Curve by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.