Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate X3 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+
Comparison between Huawei Mate X3 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 8.0 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate X3, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 426 ppi
- against 400 ppi
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 7.85″
- against 6.8″
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,413,346 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, two 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, and two 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green, Gold | Black, Silver, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 11.1 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 141.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.9 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 242 g | 229 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IPX8, Stylus Support | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W | 165 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 7.85″ Best value | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,224 px Best value | 1,116 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,496 px Best value | 2,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 426 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Kunlun Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, 1440Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, LTPO, Touchscreen, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass 5, One Billion Colors |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.4″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | HarmonyOS | Android |
| OS Version | 3.1 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound |
Technical
| Specification | Mate X3 | nubia RedMagic 9 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ALT-AL00, ALT-L29 | — |
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