Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 971,424); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 239g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Huawei Mate X3 scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (72/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (72/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (68/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.