Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Mate X5
Battery capacity (5,060 mAh)
WinsCharging
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Wired charging speed
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Mate X3
AnTuTu benchmark (993,592 pts)
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Screen size
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Mate X3
Total weight (239g)
WinsValue
Mate X3
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate X3 | Mate X5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 7.85" | 7.85" | |
| 2,224 × 2,496 | 2,224 × 2,496 | |
| Foldable OLED | Foldable OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, altimeter, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, altimeter, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) | Kirin 9000S (7 nm) | |
| 993,592 | — | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,800 mAh | 5,060 mAh | |
| 66W | 66W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 239g | 243g | |
| 5.3mm | 5.3mm | |
| Glass front | glass back or eco leather back | aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame | |
| IPX8 | IPX8 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei Mate X3
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei Mate X3
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei Mate X5
Highest resolution main camera.