Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 1,530,652); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 239g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Huawei Mate X3 by 45.7% 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 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (93/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.