Huawei Mate X3 vs Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Huawei Mate X3
Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro
Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedHuawei Mate X39079
- CameraHuawei Mate X39180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro8095
- DisplayXiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro9094
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro5585
- Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro has the bigger battery8,800 mAh vs 4,800 mAh
- Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro has the bigger screen11" vs 7.85"
- Huawei Mate X3 has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- Huawei Mate X3 has the faster chipSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs Helio G100
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro wins — BeastScore 85.3/100
The Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 4,800 mAh) and bigger screen (11" vs 7.85"). The Huawei Mate X3 is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Larger battery: 8,800 mAh vs 4,800 mAh · Larger display: 11" vs 7.85"
Common questions
Which is better: Huawei Mate X3 or Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,800 mAh vs 4,800 mAh) and bigger screen (11" vs 7.85"). The Huawei Mate X3 is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). BeastScore: Huawei Mate X3 84.8/100, Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro 85.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei Mate X3 and Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro?
Huawei Mate X3 has a 7.85-inch display and 4800 mAh battery. Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro has a 11-inch display and 8800 mAh battery.
How do Huawei Mate X3 and Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro compare for speed?
Huawei Mate X3 scores 90/100 for performance; Xiaomi Black Shark Pad 7 Pro scores 79/100.
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