Mate X3
Huawei’s book-style foldable — lightest in class.
The Huawei Mate X3 is a flagship Huawei smartphone released Mar 2023, with a launch price of CNY 12,999. It pairs the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) with a 7.85" inner foldable + 6.4" cover display, a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera and a 4,800 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — The book fold that broke the weight barrier. Standout strengths: lightest book-style fold of 2023. and ipx8 rated. Main trade-off: 4g modem.
The book fold that broke the weight barrier.
Mate X3 was 239 g — lighter than many slab flagships. Software ecosystem and 4G modem hold it back outside China.
Read the full review- Lightest book-style fold of 2023.
- IPX8 rated.
- 5× periscope on a foldable.
- Premium build.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mate X3 compares
| Mate X3 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Mate 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) | Apple A15 Bionic | Kirin 9000S |
| Display | 7.85" inner foldable + 6.4" cover | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.82" LTPO OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP · f/1.8 | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 |
| Battery | 4,800 mAh | 4,352 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | CNY 12,999 | $1,099 | CNY 6,999 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mate X3 released?
The Mate X3 was released in Mar 2023.
How much does the Mate X3 cost?
The Mate X3 launched at CNY 12,999 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mate X3 screen size and type?
The Mate X3 has a 7.85" inner foldable + 6.4" cover display.
What chipset does the Mate X3 use?
The Mate X3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mate X3 have?
The Mate X3 ships with 12 GB · 512 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mate X3 battery capacity?
The Mate X3 has a 4,800 mAh battery.
How fast does the Mate X3 charge?
The Mate X3 supports 66 W wired charging.
Does the Mate X3 have wireless charging?
The Mate X3 supports 50 W wireless charging.
What is the Mate X3 main camera?
The Mate X3 has a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Mate X3 have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Mate X3 includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 12 MP, 5× optical.
Does the Mate X3 have 5G?
The Mate X3 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Mate X3 waterproof?
The Mate X3 is rated IPX8 for dust and water resistance.
How much does the Mate X3 weigh?
The Mate X3 weighs 239 g.
What colours does the Mate X3 come in?
The Mate X3 is available in 4 colours: Dark Green, White, Gold, Black.
Is the Mate X3 worth buying?
Mate X3 was 239 g — lighter than many slab flagships. Software ecosystem and 4G modem hold it back outside China. SpecEagle gives the Mate X3 an editorial score of 80/100.
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