Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo iQOO 7
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 55/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO 7 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo iQOO 7
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 209g vs 239g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo iQOO 7, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 6 points higher (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo iQOO 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3537 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 11, OriginOS | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 7
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 7
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo iQOO 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (64/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Vivo iQOO 7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 7 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.