Huawei Mate X3 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,530,652); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 239g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (97/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 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) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate X3 by 58.1% 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 Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (97/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.