Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,530,652); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 239g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (35/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Mate X3 by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (35/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.