Huawei Mate X3 vs Xiaomi 17T
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,026,828 vs 1,530,652); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1555
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2026828 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17T scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (63/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 6405 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Huawei Mate X3 by 24.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (63/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.