Huawei Mate X3 Review: The Best Foldable Hardware

The Huawei Mate X3's hardware is very, very, very impressive. Impossibly thin, yet with a real Periscope zoom lens and a hinge with IPX8 water resistance rating.

But of course, there's the elephant in the room regarding software. At this point, you should have your mind made whether or not you can accept it. For me, I think the software limitation is still acceptable.

[Iamthealmighty]

The GMS shenanigans is indeed such a shame, but going back 3-4 yrs, Huawei would have trumped every phone manufacturer out there - I mean, when the P30 and P40 series came out, Huawei really started to shine, their cameras and hardware overall were outstanding for their time...the US was feeling the pressure and, came up with some BS excuse for this Huawei ban...the Mate X3 is a dope device!

[andyH_England]

I am a Huawei fan and have no issues not having GMS. Although the most expensive foldable, that is because it is the best; £2000 in the UK but £150 off ATM so not far off Pixel and Galaxy Folds. I use 4G on all my phones as 5G eats battery; I get 1-2 hours extra turning it off on my Pixel 7P for instance. So that would not be a downer especially as 4G is >100Mb in my locale.

Thanks for the review; sadly Huawei does not get enough coverage these days.

[CISO_]

Hello Ben, thanks to bring us this video. I was waiting for it since your last video on this device.

Huawei really nailed it.

Samsung says their phone doesn't close flat because of water resistance. But Huawei shut up their mouth.

[casualtechreviewer]

Held it in the hand at a store and it felt like a normal phone when folded.

[harishramaiah]

Its a pity that politics has stopped this company getting 5G and Google, seriously this not how modern world should move, please be more open to get most of a tech :)

[nosidezone]

Just adding it up, I'm using the Mate X3 international version so I installed Light house, Every Google apps including android auto works on Light house right now on the Mate X3. Also the Push notifications works flawlessly if power saving disable on apps. The only thing not supports is banking apps and Assistant as of my testing.

Incredible phone, amazing cameras.

Hope this helps for future Huawei buyers..)

[mohammadzein]

The Mate X3 has its short comings, specifically in software and GMS related! But the Huawei have nocked it out of the park when it comes to hardware! Truly impressive! 💪
Thank you Ben for the review and side comparisons, that show how capable this fold is👍👍👍

[dohnjoe]

Submerge or submersible, no submergible. Keep up the great reviews and carry on.

[joshuabergeman]

This is the only folding phone that I want. I don't even care about not having 5G or Google. I love my P40 pro. The only problem aside from the price and difficulty to get is because I live in the US I can't get the support from Huawei that I should

[DePhok]

I wish I can afford this incredible phone wow Huawei.

[theeaznetofficial]

If you could do a mega comparison (camera, screen, software, design, etc.) between all the major brands' foldable phone it would be awesome. Great content again Ben. Keep it up

[deminmax]

Awesome video quality with fx3! :) I've been able to play with this phone and I agree with everything you say - this is an impressive hardware. Camera quality in software may need a little work. What I was lacking is half folded optimizations. Youtube doesn't split same as zoom and other apps. Looking forward to these updates! Huawei Mate X3 is awesome!

[danielcaranti]

Huawei is one of the best mobile technology companies in the world. Period. Their products are ALWAYS top notch. They push the limits, and then everyone has to catch up. They are the Apple of China, and have the most complete ecosystem of devices there is available today.
And this is why the US sanctions exist, to stop them from beating Apple as the most valuable company on the planet. They were about to be, but the US prevented it from happening. They still can be if they continue to do their thing.
I am a complete Huawei fan, and I own one of their products in almost every category (Mate 50 Pro, MatePad11, Matebook D16, Watch Fit 2, Huawei EyeWear, Huawei AI Speaker, Huawei Backpack !, etc.).

[jezaster]

And At the end of the day which one you use? The mate or the Galaxy?

[localblackman]

Thanks for this vid!! And thanks for including that night video section. I'm loving the competition

[TobiLotta]

is it possible to qatch youtube or any other video when phone is half open on the upper screen?

[enjoy]

Hi, good review as always, is this mate x3 have better zoom lens than mate x2?

[GoddardEmpire]

I really miss Huawei, they genuinely innovate and bring us cutting edge tech. I'm certain that's why they were banned, too ahead of the game and affordable. Cutting into other big tech companies money.

[Igor_Itkin]

You can open the app information by launching the app, opening the switcher and long press on the app icon.

[rahimahmed]

Nice video ben which phone do u think is better oppo find n2 fold or the Huawei mate x 3