Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo iQOO 9T
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 61/100. Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo iQOO 9T
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1420808
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 206g vs 239g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 9T received the same MobileRank rating — 61/100. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (53/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 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 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (53/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
Both devices scored 61/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei Mate X3 (72/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.