Huawei Mate X3 vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 49/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2318
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 239g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 12 points higher (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). 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 ZTE AXON 50 5G (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G 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 ZTE AXON 50 5G (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (73/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2318 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 143.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (72/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G 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 ZTE AXON 50 5G (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (73/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the ZTE AXON 50 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.