Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate X3 is a capable upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,800 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2023).
2023 · Upper-mid-range · HarmonyOS 3.1 (China)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Solid 4,800 mAh battery for all-day use
✓Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Sharp 426 PPI screen
✓7.85" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗Heavy at 239g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
OS
HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services
RAM
12GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
426 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Main Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
4,800 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Type
Market-dependent versions: · Li-Po 4800 mAh (Global) · Si/C Li-Ion 5060 mAh (China only)
Weight
239g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
Unfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm Folded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter
Colors
Black, White, Violet, Dark Green, Gold