Huawei Mate X3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,530,652); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 219g vs 239g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (98/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X3 by 61.7% 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (98/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (48/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.