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Smartphone · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei Mate X3 256GB is Huawei Test's 2023 smartphone featuring a 7.85 inches, 197.5 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4800 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 5,299.
The Huawei Mate X3 excels with its 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, delivering full power in under 40 minutes, and its 239g weight makes it the lightest foldable flagship ever. The 7.85-inch 120Hz OLED display with 2224x2496 resolution offers razor-sharp motion clarity. Ideal for professionals in Dubai who need a durable, ultra-portable tablet-phone hybrid for document review and video calls on the go, especially those already invested in HarmonyOS ecosystems. Its fatal flaw: no Google Play Services, blocking critical apps like WhatsApp Web, Gmail, and banking tools outside China. In UAE at AED 5299, it’s overpriced because Samsung’s Z Fold4 offers comparable folding tech with full Android and better app support at AED 5199. In India, where Google services are non-negotiable and no official release exists, it’s not recommended—no service centers, no software updates, and no app compatibility make it a non-starter.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Po 4800 mAh (Global)· Si/C Li-Ion 5060 mAh (China only) |
| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery Capacity | 4800 mAh |
| Triple | 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 | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA - China model only |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G (China only) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (B1I+B1c+B2a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mmFolded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm |
| Weight | 239 g or 241 g (8.43 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Size | 7.85 inches, 197.5 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
| Protection | Kunlun Glass (cover display only) |
| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter |
| Colors | Black, White, Violet, Dark Green, Gold |
| Models | ALT-AL00, ALT-L29 |
| Price | About 1500 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 993592 (v9) GeekBench: 4283 (v5.5), 4512 (v6) GFXBench: 41fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | 926 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | -26.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 81h |
| Announced | 2023, March 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, April 08 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the Mate X3.
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to limited software updates and evolving competition, making newer models more appealing for long-term use. However, if you prioritize a foldable design and can accept app compatibility limits, it still offers solid build quality for occasional use.
The Huawei Mate X3 256GB is priced at AED 5299 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and select online platforms across the country.
The Huawei Mate X3 256GB is not officially available in India, so there is no official price. It may be found through third-party importers at varying and unverified rates.
The camera delivers sharp, well-balanced photos with strong detail in daylight and good low-light performance thanks to its advanced sensor and AI processing. Video recording is smooth and stable, ideal for everyday use.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including screen-on time from the foldable display. Fast charging helps quickly restore power when needed.
Ready to buy the Mate X3?
From AED 5,299 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
