Huawei Mate X3 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 38/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X3 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 515,647); the ZTE Libero 5G III is noticeably lighter (207g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 239g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 23 points higher (61/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (43/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 1736 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| 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 | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 196.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (72/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (64/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (43/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Mate X3 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 23 points (61/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.