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Huawei Mate X3

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Huawei Mate X3
$1,999
SKU: huawei-mate-x3
Brand: Huawei
Category: Mobiles
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  • Processor & RAM 12GB RAM Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G
  • Display 7.85" 2224x2496 pixels
  • Battery 4800mAh Li-Po
  • Camera 50MP 2160p
AI & Reader Quick Summary

Huawei Mate X3: At a Glance

8.0 / 10

Huawei Mate X3 combines 7.85" 2224x2496 pixels Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm), 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM UFS, 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, Laser AF, OIS, 4800 mAh (Fast wired charging, 50% in 20 min, Wireless charging support). Current status: Available. Released 2023, April. Pricing starts around $1,999.

Release Status Available. Released 2023, April
Display 7.85" 2224x2496 pixels — Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Resolution 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density)
Processor (SoC) Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)
RAM & Storage 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM UFS
Operating System HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services
Rear Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, Laser AF, OIS + 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF
Selfie Camera 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Battery & Charging 4800 mAh | Fast wired charging, 50% in 20 min, Wireless charging support
Dimensions & Weight 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm Folded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm | 239 g or 241 g (8.43 oz)
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, BT 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC, USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
Estimated Price $1,999
Lab & Spec Evaluation

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.0 / 10
  • Design 8.0 / 10
  • Display 8.0 / 10
  • Performance 8.0 / 10
  • Camera 8.0 / 10
  • Battery 8.0 / 10

Specs

Network

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Network 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, 5G

LAUNCH

Announced 2023, April
Status Available. Released 2023, April

BODY

Dimensions 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm Folded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm
Weight 239 g or 241 g (8.43 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum alloy frame, glass back / eco-leather
SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM and eSIM / Dual Standby

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Size 7.85" 2224x2496 pixels
Resolution 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density)
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Scratch-resistant tempered glass

PLATFORM

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 730

MEMORY

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM UFS

MAIN CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Camera Features LED flash, HDR, panorama, Leica / ZEISS optical tuning

SELFIE CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Cover camera:
8 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Features HDR, Panorama, AI Beauty Mode
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo dual speakers
3.5mm jack Yes (3.5mm jack)

COMMS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
USB USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Yes (NFC supported)
Radio Stereo FM radio (market dependent)

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display optical / side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

BATTERY

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 4800 mAh
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 4800 mAh
Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. Fast wired charging, 50% in 20 min, Wireless charging support

MISC

Colors Titanium Gray, Phantom Black, Silver, Navy, Cream
Model Huawei Mate X3
SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Price $1,999.00

TESTS

Performance Standard Hardware Performance Verified
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 2000+ nits peak
Battery (new) Active use score: 14:30h

Huawei Mate X3: Fusion of Innovation and Elegance

Crafting Futuristic Excellence: Huawei Mate X3 redefines sophistication, seamlessly blending innovation and elegance for an unparalleled mobile experience. Meticulously crafted with cutting-edge technology, it stands as a visionary in the smartphone market.

Elevated Design Mastery: Embark on a journey of design elegance with Mate X3. Boasting a sleek aesthetic, it strikes the perfect balance between style and functionality. Crafted with premium materials, it captivates attention, setting new standards for aesthetic excellence.

Photography Redefined: Mate X3 transcends photography norms with its AI-enhanced camera system. From landscapes to close-ups, users channel creativity effortlessly. Adaptive technology turns every photo into art, making the smartphone a tool for self-expression through photography.

Seamless Power, Ultimate Efficiency: Empowering users daily, Mate X3 features top-tier specifications. Powerful hardware ensures seamless performance, facilitating multitasking, rapid app launches, and a lag-free experience. Tailored for those demanding efficiency and top-notch performance, it’s a reliable companion.

Balancing Form and Functionality: Beyond its captivating exterior, Mate X3 strikes a perfect balance. With a user-friendly interface and intuitive features, it caters to productivity and entertainment needs. This versatile device seamlessly meets diverse requirements, enhancing the overall mobile experience.

Staying Ahead with Updates: To explore the latest features, visit the official Huawei website or trusted smartphone news sources. Huawei’s commitment to regular updates ensures users maximize their device’s potential, staying informed, and elevating their mobile experience with Mate X3.

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Huawei Mate X3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What processor and storage options does the Huawei Mate X3 have?

The Huawei Mate X3 is powered by the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) chipset with an Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU and Adreno 730 GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM UFS.

What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Huawei Mate X3?

The Huawei Mate X3 comes with a 4800 mAh battery (4800 mAh) and supports Fast wired charging, 50% in 20 min, Wireless charging support.

How good is the Huawei Mate X3 camera setup?

On the rear, the Huawei Mate X3 features 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom | 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF. It supports video recording at 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS. For selfies, it includes a 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) front camera.

Does the Huawei Mate X3 support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?

Yes, the Huawei Mate X3 supports 5G networks (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave). NFC support: Yes (NFC supported). 3.5mm headphone jack: Yes (3.5mm jack).

What is the price and release status of the Huawei Mate X3?

The estimated retail price of the Huawei Mate X3 is around $1,999. Market status: Available. Released 2023, April. Available colorways include Titanium Gray, Phantom Black, Silver, Navy, Cream.

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