Category Breakdown
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Mate X6
Performance
96.188.1
Camera
95.097.0
Display
92.898.1
Battery
92.196.8
Build
77.376.6
Connectivity
70.686.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
86.490.0
Summary
- The Huawei Mate X3 features a foldable OLED display measuring 7.85 inches with a resolution of 2224 x 2496 pixels, while the Mate X6 has a slightly larger 7.93-inch LTPO OLED display with HDR support and a resolution of 2240 x 2440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Mate X3 is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, whereas the Mate X6 utilizes the Kirin 9020, both offering 256GB of RAM.
- Camera capabilities are comparable, with both models featuring a 50 MP main sensor, but the Mate X6 includes additional enhancements such as a 48 MP periscope lens and HDR video support.
- The Mate X3 has a 4800 mAh battery, while the Mate X6 offers a larger 5110 mAh capacity, both supporting 66W charging.
- Software-wise, the Mate X3 runs HarmonyOS 3.1, while the Mate X6 is equipped with HarmonyOS 4.3, providing a more updated user experience.
- Both devices maintain a premium build quality with glass and aluminum materials, but the Mate X6 is slightly thinner and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Mate X3
Huawei Mate X6
General
Release Date
2023, March 23
2024, November 26
Announced
2023, March 23
2024, November 26
Description
Versions:Global model with 4800 mAh batteryChina-only model with 5060 mAh battery
N/A
Display
Size
7.85"
7.93"
Type
Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density)
2240 x 2440 pixels (~418 ppi density)
PPI
2224
2240
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Kunlun Glass (cover display only)
Kunlun Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)
Kirin 9020
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.15 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.53GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 730
Maleoon 920
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF
50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/3.0, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)Cover camera:8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)Cover camera:8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K, 1080p
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4800 mAh
5110 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4800 mAh (Global)Si/C Li-Ion 5060 mAh (China only)
Si/C Li-Ion 5110 or 5200 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired50W wireless7.5W reverse wireless
66W wired50W wireless7.5W reverse wireless5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mmFolded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm
Unfolded: 156.6 x 144.1 x 4.6 mmFolded: 156.6 x 73.8 x 9.9 mm
Weight
239 g
239 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
Glass front, nylon fiber or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Violet, Dark Green, Gold
Black, White, Gray, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (B1I+B1c+B2a), 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services
HarmonyOS 4.3 / EMUI 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

