Huawei Mate X3 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 19/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 155,362); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 239g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 42 points higher (61/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (72/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (40/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (64/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 486 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 885.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (72/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (40/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (64/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 42 points (61/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.