Huawei Mate X3 vs Huawei Mate X5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Huawei Mate X5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,399 | $1,250 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,060 mAh | 5,060 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66W | 66W |
| RAM (max) | — | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 239 g | 243 g |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Sep 2023 |
Summary: Huawei Mate X3 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Huawei Mate X3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Huawei Mate X5 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Display Type | Foldable OLED, 120Hz, 1B colors, HDR | — |
| Main Display Size | 7.85 inches, 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density), 8:7.1 aspect ratio | — |
| Cover Display Type | OLED, 120Hz, 1B colors, HDR, Kunlun Glass protection | — |
| Cover Display Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2504 pixels (~426 ppi density) | — |
| Type | — | Foldable OLED, 120Hz, 1B colors |
| Size Main | — | 7.85 inches |
| Resolution Main | — | 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi) |
| Cover Display | — | OLED, 120Hz, 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2504 pixels |
| Protection | — | Kunlun Glass (cover display only) |
Platform
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | EMUI 13.1 (Global), HarmonyOS 3.1 (China) - No Google Play Services for global version | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) | Kirin 9000S (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.62 GHz Taishan Big + 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid + 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Maleoon 910 MP4 |
Memory
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | — |
| Card Slot | NM (Nano Memory) up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) | NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (UFS 3.1) |
Main Camera
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS, RYYB sensor; 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, RYYB sensor; 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/2.4 (wide) - one on cover display, one on inner display | — |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 8 MP, f/2.4 (wide) (main screen); 8 MP, f/2.4 (wide) (cover screen) |
Battery
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4800 mAh (Global), Li-Ion 5060 mAh (China only), non-removable | Li-Po 5060 mAh, non-removable (Silicon-carbon) |
| Charging | 66W wired, 50W wireless, 7.5W reverse wireless | 66W wired, 50W wireless, 7.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm | 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm | 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm |
| Weight | 239g (Feather-Sand model 241g) | 243 g or 245 g |
| Build | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back or eco-leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Kunlun Glass, cover display), eco leather back, aluminum frame, stainless steel hinge |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Colors | Black, Green (Vegan Leather), Gold, Silver, Purple | — |
| Protection | — | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC | Yes (version not specified in sources) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Port | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Huawei Mate X3 | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 23, 2023 | 2023, September 08 |
| Released | April 8, 2023 (China), May 22/26, 2023 (International) | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2023, September 16 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Huawei Mate X3 or Huawei Mate X5?
Huawei Mate X3 — 239 g for the Huawei Mate X3 versus 243 g for the Huawei Mate X5.
Which is newer, Huawei Mate X3 or Huawei Mate X5?
Huawei Mate X5 — Mar 2023 for the Huawei Mate X3 versus Sep 2023 for the Huawei Mate X5.
Is the Huawei Mate X3 or the Huawei Mate X5 rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Mate X3 8/10 and the Huawei Mate X5 8/10.