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Huawei Mate X2 vs Huawei Mate X3

What Mate X2 does better (4) and where Mate X3 wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Huawei Mate X2
Huawei · 2021Mate X2
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $2,500
vs
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei · 2023Mate X3
7.7Score
13 advantages≈ $1,600
Higher score
4.9Display8.4
4.9Performance5.1
9.4Camera8.2
5.4Battery8.1
4.7Features5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Mate X2Mate X3
145.8 × 161.88.2141.5 × 156.95.3
Mate X2Mate X3Difference
Height161.8 mm156.9 mm+4.9 mm
Width145.8 mm141.5 mm+4.3 mm
Thickness8.2 mm5.3 mm+2.9 mm
Weight295 g239 g+56 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Mate X2 better than Mate X3?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)14,393 vs 4,2833.4×
  2. Optical zoom10× vs 5×2×
  3. Selfie camera16 MP vs 8 MP2×
  4. Rear cameras4 vs 3+33%

Why is Mate X3 better than Mate X2?

  1. AnTuTu score632,818 vs 993,592+57%
  2. Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  3. Wireless chargingNo · Mate X2: Yes
  4. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  5. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 4,800 mAh+7%
  6. Measured brightness542 nits vs 926 nits+71%
  7. Wired charging55 W vs 66 W+20%
  8. Weight295 g vs 239 g+23%
  9. 4K selfie videoNo · Mate X2: Yes
  10. Pixel density413 ppi vs 426 ppi+3%
  11. Thickness8.2 mm vs 5.3 mm+55%
  12. Process5 nm vs 4 nm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei Mate X2Huawei Mate X2≈ $2,5006.7
Huawei Mate X3Huawei Mate X3≈ $1,6007.7
Design
Weight295 g239 g
Thickness8.2 mm5.3 mm
Height161.8 mm156.9 mm
Width145.8 mm141.5 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protection—IPX8
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Glass protection—Kunlun Glass (cover display only)
ColoursBlack, White, Light Blue, Rose Gold, Collector’s Edition Black/White/RedBlack, White, Violet, Dark Green, Gold
Stylus—Yes
Display
Screen size8″7.8″
PanelFoldable OLEDFoldable OLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)2,200 px2,224 px
Resolution (height)2,480 px2,496 px
Pixel density413 ppi426 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Measured brightness542 nits926 nits
Screen-to-body ratio87.3%88.9%
HDR—Yes
FoldableYesYes
Performance
ChipsetKirin 9000 5GQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G
Chip makerKirinQualcomm
Process5 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.13 GHz3.19 GHz
GPUMali-G78 MP24Adreno 730
AnTuTu score632,818993,592
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)14,3934,283
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.UFS 3.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.28"1/1.56"
Rear cameras43
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom10×5×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera16 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,800 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoSi/C
Wired charging55 W66 W
Charged in 30 min—70%
Wireless chargingNoYes
Wireless charging power—50 W
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 3.1
USB version3.13.1
Video output—Yes
Satellite messaging—Yes
Infrared port—Yes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-26.8 LUFS-26.3 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10HarmonyOS 3.1 (China)
PlatformAndroidHarmonyOS
InterfaceEMUI 11EMUI 13.1 (Europe)
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