Oppo Find X3 Pro vs Huawei Mate 40E: Which Flagship Reigns Supreme?

The Huawei Mate 40E and Oppo Find X3 Pro represent distinct approaches to the flagship smartphone experience. The Mate 40E, leveraging Huawei’s Kirin chipset, aims for a balance of features and price, while the Find X3 Pro, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, prioritizes raw performance and a premium display. This comparison dissects their strengths and weaknesses to help you choose the right device.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the Oppo Find X3 Pro emerges as the superior choice. Its Snapdragon 888 chipset delivers noticeably faster performance, and its 65W wired charging significantly reduces downtime. While the Mate 40E offers competitive features, the Find X3 Pro’s overall package justifies its price premium.

PHONES
Phone Names	Huawei Mate 40E	Oppo Find X3 Pro

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International
5G bands	1, 3, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China

Launch
Announced	2021, March 10	2021, March 11
Status	Available. Released 2021, March 18	Available. Released 2021, March 19

Body
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions	158.6 x 72.5 x 8.8 mm (6.24 x 2.85 x 0.35 in)	163.6 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.44 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)	193 g (6.81 oz)
	IP53, dust and splash resistant	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2376 pixels (~402 ppi density)	1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
Size	6.5 inches, 102.7 cm2 (~89.3% screen-to-body ratio)	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	OLED, HDR10, 90Hz	LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, BT.2020, 500 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.86 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Kirin 990E 5G (7 nm+)	Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
GPU	Mali-G76 MP14	Adreno 660
OS	Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services	Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14

Memory
Card slot	Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1

Main Camera
Features	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR	Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad	-	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF 3 MP, f/3.0, (microscope), AF, ring flash, 60x magnification
Single	13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)	-
Triple	64 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 85mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide)	-
Video	4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video

Selfie camera
Features	HDR, panorama	Panorama
Single	13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide)	32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video	4K, 720p@240fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	No
35mm jack	Yes	No
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers
	32-bit/384kHz audio	-

Comms
Bluetooth	5.2, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Infrared port	Yes	-
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG	USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	40W wired 40W wireless 5W reverse wired	65W wired, PD, 40% in 10 min 30W wireless, 100% in 80 min 10W reverse wireless
Type	Li-Po 4200 mAh	Li-Po 4500 mAh

Misc
Colors	Silver, White, Black	Gloss Black, Blue, White, Cosmic Mocha, Mars Edition, Photographer Edition
Models	OCE-AN50	CPH2173, PEEM00, OPG03
Price	About 600 EUR	About 200 EUR

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 81h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-25.4 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 656467 (v8) GeekBench: 3316 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Huawei Mate 40E

Competitive price point
40W Wireless Charging
Familiar Huawei Software

Older Kirin 990E chipset
Less powerful GPU
Charging speed slower than Oppo

Oppo Find X3 Pro

Snapdragon 888 for top-tier performance
65W SuperVOOC charging
Brighter and more vibrant display

Potentially higher price
ColorOS may not appeal to all users
No expandable storage

Display Comparison

The Oppo Find X3 Pro boasts a brighter display, reaching a measured 774 nits, compared to an unspecified peak brightness for the Mate 40E. While both offer excellent viewing experiences, the Find X3 Pro’s higher brightness translates to better visibility in direct sunlight. The Find X3 Pro’s infinite contrast ratio (nominal) suggests a superior OLED panel, likely with deeper blacks. Details on the Mate 40E’s panel technology are lacking, but it’s reasonable to assume it doesn’t match the Find X3 Pro’s color accuracy and vibrancy.

Camera Comparison

Both devices are marketed as having strong camera systems, but specifics are limited. The Oppo Find X3 Pro likely benefits from Qualcomm’s image signal processor (ISP) within the Snapdragon 888, offering advanced computational photography capabilities. Without detailed sensor size information, it’s difficult to make a definitive judgment. However, the Find X3 Pro’s focus on photo and video suggests a more refined camera experience. The Mate 40E’s camera system is likely competent, but may not reach the same level of detail and dynamic range as the Find X3 Pro.

Performance

The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Oppo Find X3 Pro’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E’s Kirin 990E (7nm+). The Snapdragon 888’s Cortex-X1 prime core, clocked at 2.84 GHz, provides a substantial performance boost over the Kirin 990E’s Cortex-A76 cores. The 5nm fabrication process of the Snapdragon 888 also contributes to improved thermal efficiency, reducing the likelihood of throttling during sustained workloads. While both phones feature 8GB of RAM (assumed based on market segment), the Snapdragon 888’s superior architecture will deliver a smoother and more responsive user experience, particularly in graphically intensive games.

Battery Life

Both phones achieve an endurance rating of 81 hours, suggesting similar real-world battery life despite differing battery capacities (not specified for the Mate 40E). However, the charging speeds are drastically different. The Oppo Find X3 Pro’s 65W wired charging can replenish 40% of the battery in just 10 minutes, a significant advantage over the Mate 40E’s 40W wired charging. The Find X3 Pro also offers 30W wireless charging (100% in 80 minutes) compared to the Mate 40E’s 40W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging versus the Mate 40E’s 5W reverse wired. This makes the Find X3 Pro far more convenient for users who frequently need to top up their battery quickly.

Buying Guide

Buy the Huawei Mate 40E if you prioritize a familiar Huawei software experience and value wireless charging convenience alongside a generally capable all-around package. Buy the Oppo Find X3 Pro if you demand top-tier performance for gaming and demanding applications, require the fastest possible charging speeds, and appreciate a brighter, more vibrant display.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Kirin 990E in the Mate 40E struggle with demanding games like Genshin Impact?

The Kirin 990E is a capable chipset, but it will likely exhibit more frame drops and throttling in graphically intensive games like Genshin Impact compared to the Snapdragon 888 in the Find X3 Pro. The Snapdragon 888’s superior GPU and thermal efficiency provide a smoother gaming experience.

❓ How much faster is the 65W charging on the Oppo Find X3 Pro compared to the 40W charging on the Mate 40E in real-world use?

The 65W charging on the Find X3 Pro can add approximately 40% charge in just 10 minutes, while the Mate 40E’s 40W charging will take considerably longer to achieve the same level. This difference is particularly noticeable when you need a quick top-up before leaving the house.

❓ Is the lack of a microSD card slot a significant drawback on the Oppo Find X3 Pro?

For users who generate a lot of media or download large files, the lack of expandable storage on the Find X3 Pro could be a limitation. Consider the available storage options carefully before purchasing, and utilize cloud storage if necessary.

❓ How does Huawei's software experience on the Mate 40E compare to Oppo's ColorOS on the Find X3 Pro?

Huawei's EMUI (or HarmonyOS, depending on the region) offers a distinct user interface and feature set. Oppo's ColorOS is known for its customization options and performance optimizations. The choice depends on personal preference; some users prefer the simplicity of EMUI, while others appreciate the flexibility of ColorOS.