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Huawei Mate X3 vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Huawei · 2023

Huawei Mate X3

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$1,900 USD

Apple

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

85/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) BETTER THAN Huawei Mate X3?

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Huawei Mate X3

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Huawei Mate	Apple iPad	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,800 mAh	9,705 mAh	+9,705 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	66W	Standard	66W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	7.85"	13"	13"
Chassis Weight	239g	N/A	239g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Huawei Mate X3:

✓760g lighter chassis (239g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$8099 lower launch MSRP ($1900 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Apple iPad Air 13 (2024):

✓Larger 9,705 mAh battery capacity (+4,905 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓13" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Huawei Mate X3	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO OLED (foldable)	AMOLED
Screen Size	7.85"	13"
Resolution & Density	2496x2224 (426 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,500 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Huawei Mate X3 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple M2
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	HarmonyOS 3.1	iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	1024 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Huawei Mate X3 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX766	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/3.4, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP, f/2.4	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Huawei Mate X3 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm	N/A
Weight	239 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IPX8	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,800 mAh	9,705 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	66W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.1	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1900	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple M2 architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Huawei Mate X3:

Significantly faster wired charging: 66W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

When to buy Apple iPad Air 13 (2024):

Higher overall BeastScore: 85.3 vs top rival 84.8 · Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+4,905 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Huawei Mate X3 vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Which phone is better: Huawei Mate X3 or Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) leads with an overall BeastScore of 85.3/100 compared to Huawei Mate X3 (84.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 85.3 vs top rival 84.8 and Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+4,905 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Huawei Mate X3 and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

Huawei Mate X3 is equipped with a 7.85-inch display and 4800 mAh battery, while Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) features a 13-inch display and 9705 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Huawei Mate X3 and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Huawei Mate X3 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) scores 80/100.

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BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.3/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Huawei Mate X3 vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Which phone is better: Huawei Mate X3 or Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Huawei Mate X3 and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Huawei Mate X3 and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

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