Huawei Mate X3 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3520
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 239g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (53/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3520 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (53/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Mate X3 edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.