Huawei, which has been at the forefront of foldable phone technology, has recently released the Mate X3 as a follow-up to their previous models, the Mate X from 2019 and the Mate X2 from 2021.
The Mate X3 features a book-like design that is similar to the Mate X2 and the Galaxy Z Fold series. It comes equipped with a 7.85-inch internal folding screen that boasts a resolution of 2,496 × 2,224 and a refresh rate of 120Hz, as well as a 6.4-inch FHD+ curved smartphone display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Although the folding screen does not have ultra-thin glass protection, Huawei claims that it has a durable design that can withstand impacts.
The Mate X3 features a book-like design that is similar to the Mate X2 and the Galaxy Z Fold series. It comes equipped with a 7.85-inch internal folding screen that boasts a resolution of 2,496 × 2,224 and a refresh rate of 120Hz, as well as a 6.4-inch FHD+ curved smartphone display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Although the folding screen does not have ultra-thin glass protection, Huawei claims that it has a durable design that can withstand impacts.
Huawei has put significant effort into reducing the size and weight of the Mate X3. When unfolded, the device is an impressive 5.3mm thin and weighs only 239 grams, which is lighter than Samsung's Z Fold 4 (263 grams) and slightly heavier than the Galaxy S23 Ultra (234 grams). Huawei has achieved this sleek design despite the camera bump and hinge, which are likely excluded from this measurement. Moreover, the phone features a "feather sand glass" back that resists fingerprint smudges.
The Mate X3 boasts an IPX8 rating, a rare achievement among foldable phones, which only Samsung devices currently possess. Additionally, Huawei offers a wet hand mode that enables the phone to recognize touch inputs with wet hands. The IP rating and slim design are noteworthy achievements.
The device also features a free-stop hinge that can stop at any point between fully open and closed. This feature enables Flex Mode-style functionalities such as using the partially opened device as a stand for the camera app, media player, video calling client, and more. The phone can also function as a smart display when placed on a surface while partially opened.
The Mate X3 boasts an IPX8 rating, a rare achievement among foldable phones, which only Samsung devices currently possess. Additionally, Huawei offers a wet hand mode that enables the phone to recognize touch inputs with wet hands. The IP rating and slim design are noteworthy achievements.
The device also features a free-stop hinge that can stop at any point between fully open and closed. This feature enables Flex Mode-style functionalities such as using the partially opened device as a stand for the camera app, media player, video calling client, and more. The phone can also function as a smart display when placed on a surface while partially opened.
Core specifications of the Mate X3 include the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 4G chipset, 256GB to 1TB of storage (expandable via Huawei's proprietary NM card format), a 4,800mAh battery, 66W wired charging (Huawei's proprietary standard), and 50W wireless charging.
The Mate X3 has an impressive camera setup, with a 50MP main camera with OIS (RYYB color filter), a 13MP ultrawide camera with macro support, and a 12MP 5X periscope camera. Rear cameras can also be used for selfies, and there are punch hole cutouts on both screens for an 8MP selfie camera.
Other notable features of the Mate X3 include Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM support, an IR blaster, side fingerprint scanner, and two-way satellite messaging via Beidou satellites.
The Huawei Mate X3 is currently available in China, with a starting price of 12,999 yuan (around $1,904). It is uncertain when it will be available globally, but if it does become available in other markets, it is expected to be more expensive than the Galaxy Z Fold 4. One drawback of the device is that it doesn't have Google integration. Overall, the Mate X3 is a highly innovative foldable phone that boasts a sleek design, impressive features such as an IPX8 rating, and competitive potential in the foldable phone market.
The Mate X3 has an impressive camera setup, with a 50MP main camera with OIS (RYYB color filter), a 13MP ultrawide camera with macro support, and a 12MP 5X periscope camera. Rear cameras can also be used for selfies, and there are punch hole cutouts on both screens for an 8MP selfie camera.
Other notable features of the Mate X3 include Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM support, an IR blaster, side fingerprint scanner, and two-way satellite messaging via Beidou satellites.
The Huawei Mate X3 is currently available in China, with a starting price of 12,999 yuan (around $1,904). It is uncertain when it will be available globally, but if it does become available in other markets, it is expected to be more expensive than the Galaxy Z Fold 4. One drawback of the device is that it doesn't have Google integration. Overall, the Mate X3 is a highly innovative foldable phone that boasts a sleek design, impressive features such as an IPX8 rating, and competitive potential in the foldable phone market.
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