Huawei Mate X3vsvivo v40E

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Huawei
Huawei Mate X3
Mate X3
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
RAM:8GB
Storage:256GB

Quick Stats

The most notable compromise with the Huawei Mate X3 is its battery life, which takes a hit.
The Huawei Mate X3's display is a highlight, offering an excellent viewing experience with impressive brightness and accuracy.
The Huawei Mate X3's camera is a strong suit, delivering excellent image quality in various conditions always.
The Huawei Mate X3's performance is a mixed bag, with notable drawbacks and some impressive highlights.
vivo
vivo v40E
v40E
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 7300
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo V40 boasts impressive battery life with a massive 5500mAh battery and rapid 80W charging capabilities easily.
The Vivo V40E's display is a solid effort with decent brightness and color accuracy, justifying its price point.
The Vivo V40E's camera delivers excellent results with great detail and minimal noise in various lighting conditions always.
The Vivo V40E delivers high-speed charging, fully charging its massive 5500mAh battery within 43 minutes.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Huawei Mate X3
3.20 GHz
vivo v40E
2.50 GHz

RAM

Tie
Huawei Mate X3
8GB
vivo v40E
8GB

Storage

Winner
Huawei Mate X3
256GB
vivo v40E
128GB

Weight

Winner
Huawei Mate X3
242g
vivo v40E
183g
Rank
Huawei Mate X3
Winner
#354
vivo v40E
#446
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei Mate X3
#581
Winner
vivo v40E
#648
Design
Huawei Mate X3
#752
vivo v40E
#457
Winner
Display
Huawei Mate X3
#566
vivo v40E
#164
Winner
Performance
Huawei Mate X3
#174
Winner
vivo v40E
#356
Battery
Huawei Mate X3
#222
vivo v40E
#96
Winner
Camera
Huawei Mate X3
#183
Winner
vivo v40E
#674
item_phones_categoryId
Huawei Mate X3
#1
Tie
vivo v40E
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei Mate X3
vivo vivo v40E
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
MediaTek Dimensity 7300
CPU
1x3.2 GHz Cortex, X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex, A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex, A510
4xCortex, A78 2.5GHz + 4xCortex, A55 2.0GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
4
4
Frequency
3.20
2.50
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz
Arm Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
8
8
Capacity
256
128
Type
N/A
UFS Storage 2.2
SD slot
N/A
No
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Barometer sensor
Yes
N/A
Gravity sensor
Yes
N/A
RGB sensor
Yes
N/A
Hall sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
1238400
708000
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 91% of devices
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
Cooling system
No
Yes
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
NM SD Card (90 MB/sg)
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei Mate X3

Strengths

The Huawei Mate X3 has probably the most elegant design we've seen yet compared to the z-fold 4, it's flatter and thinner.
It brings the IP rated water protection, which is a great feature for a foldable phone.
The charging speed of the Mate X3 is faster than the Z-Fold 4.
The phone has official workarounds like G-Box to make up for the lack of Google support, so it's not as much of an issue anymore.
The Huawei Mate X3 has a great camera setup with a 50MP main cam, a 12MP telephoto cam, and a 13MP ultra-wide cam.

Weaknesses

The battery life might be less on the Mate X3 compared to the Z-Fold 4.
You still don't get access to 5G networks with the Huawei Mate X3.
The lack of official Google support is still a drawback, although workarounds like G-Box make it more manageable.
The camera's dynamic range could be better in some situations, especially for the main cam.
The phone might not have the best selfie quality compared to other phones, with an 8MP front-facing cam that feels underwhelming.

vivo v40E

Strengths

The Vivo V40E has a fast charging speed of 80w super fast charging, which can charge the phone from 0% to 100% in just 43 minutes.
The massive 5500 MH size battery provides ample power for heavy usage.
The phone's design is sleek and premium, with a glass back and plastic frame.
The dual cameras on the rear provide excellent image quality, especially with the 50 MP primary camera.
The phone has a high-quality display and features like fast charging, which is perfect for users who need their phone to be fully charged quickly.
The phone's battery health is 100% as per the settings

Weaknesses

There are no major cons mentioned in the review, but it would have been helpful if the reviewer had compared the phone with other similar devices in the market.
Read Full Reviews

Huawei Mate X3

The Huawei Mate X3 is a foldable smartphone that boasts an elegant design, featuring a flatter and thinner form factor compared to its predecessor. Despite some compromises, such as limited access to 5G networks and no official Google support, this device offers impressive features, including fast charging and IP-rated water protection. With workarounds like G-Box mitigating the latter issue, the Mate X3 presents itself as an affordable flagship worth considering for those willing to make these concessions.

vivo v40E

The Vivo V40E is a mid-range smartphone that boasts an impressive 5500 mAh battery capacity and 80W super fast charging capabilities. In this test review, we put the phone's charging speed to the test. With a fully dead battery (1% charge), we connected the phone to its 80W charger and let it run for 15 minutes, after which it reached 46%. The charging speed was remarkably fast, considering the phone's size and capacity. At 25 minutes, the battery had reached 67%, and by 35 minutes, it had climbed to 87%. The phone continued to charge quickly, hitting 96% by the 40-minute mark. After a further three minutes, the battery finally hit 100%. The entire charging process took just 43 minutes, a testament to the power of Vivo's 80W super fast charging technology. In our test conditions (21°C room temperature), the phone's charging speed was impressive, and we would expect similar results in everyday use. While the battery size is substantial, the phone's overall design is still sleek, with a glass back and plastic frame, featuring dual cameras and a 50MP primary sensor. While this review focused solely on the battery charging test, it's clear that the Vivo V40E has plenty to offer, including its speedy charging capabilities. If you're in the market for a mid-range smartphone with impressive specs, the Vivo V40E is definitely worth considering.

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