Huawei Mate X3 (12GB + 512GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity

(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#5 in Best Huawei Phones
#16 in Best Foldable Smartphones
#100 in Best Chinese Smartphones
#132 in Best Camera Smartphones
#144 in Best Large-Screen Smartphones
#162 in Best NFC Smartphones
#164 in Best 5G Smartphones
#165 in Best Smartphones
#165 in Best AI Smartphones
#927 in Best Battery Life Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity

(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
(Reviews last updated: Mar 2026)
The Huawei Mate X3 is lauded as a hardware masterpiece with an impossibly thin and light chassis, weighing only 239g and featuring an IPX8 water-resistant rating. The device showcases vibrant 120Hz LTPO OLED displays, a versatile 50MP triple-camera system, and fast 66W wired/50W wireless charging. However, major drawbacks include the lack of 5G connectivity due to sanctions and the...Read more
According to a Review Central Middle East analysis, the Huawei Mate X3 is highlighted as an exceptionally slim and lightweight foldable smartphone, redefining the category with a premium build, IPX8 water resistance, and a nearly invisible screen crease. It features dual OLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and a 50MP main camera with 5x...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 offers impressive hardware, including an ultra-thin and light design, excellent build quality with IPX8 water resistance, smooth displays, and a secure hinge. However, the user experience is hindered by the lack of Google Mobile Services, forcing reliance on workarounds, and the device is limited to 4G connectivity despite its high price.
The Huawei Mate X3 review from Galaxus highlights the device's exceptional, slim hardware design as a major pro, featuring large 120Hz OLED displays, IPX8 water resistance, and a high-quality camera system with 5x optical zoom. Despite this, the lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS) and 5G connectivity constitutes a significant con, making the user experience, reliant on workarounds...Read more
PhoneArena describes the Huawei Mate X3 as a notable engineering achievement in foldable design, highlighting its slim profile (5.3mm unfolded), light weight (239g), and functional dual displays with 120Hz refresh rates. Key advantages include IPX8 water resistance, a versatile hinge, fast wired and wireless charging, strong performance from a customized Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip,...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is lauded as a triumph of hardware engineering, featuring an ultra-slim 5.3mm profile, 239g weight, and IPX8 water resistance, making it one of the thinnest and lightest foldables available. The device boasts a virtually invisible crease on its 7.85-inch internal display, paired with a highly functional 6.4-inch outer screen, both supporting 120Hz. Equipped with a...Read more
According to a Stuff.tv review, the Huawei Mate X3 excels in hardware design with a remarkably thin and lightweight foldable body featuring IPX8 water resistance and dual vibrant 120Hz OLED displays. Its camera system is praised for detailed images, particularly with the 5x periscope telephoto lens. However, the device is held back by the absence of Google Mobile Services, limited...Read more
The Tech Advisor review highlights the Huawei Mate X3 as a top-tier foldable in hardware design, boasting an incredibly thin 5.3mm profile, 239g weight, and IPX8 water resistance. It features a high-quality 7.85-inch internal display, a 6.4-inch outer screen with durable Kunlun Glass, and a capable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, although it is restricted to 4G connectivity. The camera...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is lauded as a hardware masterpiece with an impossibly thin and light chassis, weighing only 239g and featuring an IPX8 water-resistant rating. The device showcases vibrant 120Hz LTPO OLED displays, a versatile 50MP triple-camera system, and fast 66W wired/50W wireless charging. However, major drawbacks include the lack of 5G connectivity due to sanctions and the...Read more
According to a Review Central Middle East analysis, the Huawei Mate X3 is highlighted as an exceptionally slim and lightweight foldable smartphone, redefining the category with a premium build, IPX8 water resistance, and a nearly invisible screen crease. It features dual OLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and a 50MP main camera with 5x...Read more
The t-online review highlights the Huawei Mate X3 as a "technical masterpiece" in engineering, praised for its incredibly slim 11.08mm profile, light 239g weight, and high-quality 120Hz OLED displays. It boasts flagship performance with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, excellent cameras, and robust build quality, including IPX8 water resistance. However, the device suffers from a...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is lauded as a hardware masterpiece, setting new standards for foldable design with a remarkably thin 5.3mm profile, 239g weight, and gapless, IPX8-rated construction. The device features exceptional 120Hz OLED displays on both sides, featuring a nearly imperceptible crease, alongside a versatile 50MP main and 5x periscope telephoto camera system. Despite stellar...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 represents a pinnacle in foldable hardware, featuring an exceptionally slim (5.3mm) and lightweight (239g) design that surpasses competitors, alongside a high-quality 7.85-inch internal display and IPX8 water resistance. Its triple-lens camera system, featuring a 50MP main sensor and 5x periscope lens, delivers excellent, color-accurate photos, complemented by...Read more
According to IMTEST, the Huawei Mate X3 sets a new standard in foldable design, featuring an exceptionally slim 5.3mm profile, low 239g weight, and high-quality 120Hz OLED displays. Key hardware strengths include durable Kunlun Glass, robust IPX8 water resistance, and a versatile camera system with 5x optical zoom. However, the device is severely limited by ongoing restrictions,...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is lauded as a foldable hardware masterpiece, distinguished by an exceptionally slim, lightweight design and high-quality 120Hz OLED displays with a subtle crease. It boasts superior performance with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, versatile cameras, and IPX8 water resistance. However, significant drawbacks include a lack of native 5G, absence of Google Services...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is a masterclass in foldable engineering, featuring an incredibly slim 5.3mm design and weighing just 239g, making it lighter and thinner than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. The device boasts a high-quality, perfectly flat-closing hinge, IPX8 water resistance, and a 7.85-inch internal display with a barely visible crease. Performance is driven by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen...Read more
The t-online review highlights the Huawei Mate X3 as a "technical masterpiece" in engineering, praised for its incredibly slim 11.08mm profile, light 239g weight, and high-quality 120Hz OLED displays. It boasts flagship performance with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, excellent cameras, and robust build quality, including IPX8 water resistance. However, the device suffers from a...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is lauded as a hardware masterpiece, setting new standards for foldable design with a remarkably thin 5.3mm profile, 239g weight, and gapless, IPX8-rated construction. The device features exceptional 120Hz OLED displays on both sides, featuring a nearly imperceptible crease, alongside a versatile 50MP main and 5x periscope telephoto camera system. Despite stellar...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 stands out for its exceptional hardware, offering an incredibly thin, lightweight design with a gapless hinge, dual 120Hz OLED displays, and IPX8 water resistance. While featuring a capable Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and impressive camera system, the device's experience is heavily restricted by the lack of native Google Services (GMS) and 5G connectivity. Despite...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is a premium, ultra-thin, and lightweight book-style foldable, weighing 239g and measuring 5.3mm when unfolded, with an IPX8 rating for water resistance. It features high-quality OLED displays (6.4-inch external/7.85-inch internal) with 120Hz refresh rates and a nearly invisible crease. The device offers exceptional camera performance, including a 50MP main sensor...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is a premium, ultra-slim foldable smartphone featuring a 6.4-inch outer OLED screen, durable Kunlun Glass, and IPX8 water resistance, which the Digitec review highlights as a "technological marvel". Despite excellent camera performance and a 4,800 mAh battery with rapid 66W charging, the device is held back by the lack of 5G support and Google services. The high...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is lauded as a masterpiece of engineering, offering an exceptionally slim (5.3mm) and lightweight (239g) design that rivals traditional smartphones while featuring a 7.85-inch internal screen. Key hardware advantages include IPX8 water resistance, a robust "zero-gap" hinge, and a powerful camera system with a 50MP main sensor and 5x periscope zoom. Powered by the...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is a premium, ultra-thin, and lightweight book-style foldable, weighing 239g and measuring 5.3mm when unfolded, with an IPX8 rating for water resistance. It features high-quality OLED displays (6.4-inch external/7.85-inch internal) with 120Hz refresh rates and a nearly invisible crease. The device offers exceptional camera performance, including a 50MP main sensor...Read more
The Huawei Mate X3 is a premium, ultra-slim foldable smartphone featuring a 6.4-inch outer OLED screen, durable Kunlun Glass, and IPX8 water resistance, which the Digitec review highlights as a "technological marvel". Despite excellent camera performance and a 4,800 mAh battery with rapid 66W charging, the device is held back by the lack of 5G support and Google services. The high...Read more
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