Oppo Find N vs. Huawei Mate X3: A Deep Dive into Foldable Flagships
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Huawei Mate X3 is the superior device. Its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset delivers a noticeable performance boost over the Find N’s Snapdragon 888, and its faster charging mitigates the slightly smaller battery capacity. However, the Find N remains a compelling option for those prioritizing a more pocketable form factor.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Oppo Find N | Huawei Mate X3 |
| Network | ||
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| 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, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, December 15 | 2023, March 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, December 17 | Available. Released 2023, April 08 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) - folded, plastic front - unfolded, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 132.6 x 140.2 x 8.0 mmFolded: 132.6 x 73 x 15.9 mm | Unfolded: 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mmFolded: 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.1 mm |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 275 g (9.70 oz) | 239 g or 241 g (8.43 oz) |
| - | IPX8 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Kunlun Glass (cover display only) |
| Resolution | 1792 x 1920 pixels (~370 ppi density) | 2224 x 2496 pixels (~426 ppi density) |
| Size | 7.1 inches, 162.2 cm2 (~87.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.85 inches, 197.5 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak) | Foldable OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Cover display: AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 5.49 inches, 988 x 1972 pixels, 18:9 ratio | Cover display: OLED, 120Hz, 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2504 pixels | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm Cover camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | - |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (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 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS, HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm Cover camera: 32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) Cover camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (B1I+B1c+B2a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, 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 (side-mounted), accelerometer, dual gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter |
| - | BDS Satellite Message | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 33W wired, 55% in 30 min, 100% in 70 min 15W wireless 10W reverse wired | 66W wired 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Market-dependent versions:· Li-Po 4800 mAh (Global)· Si/C Li-Ion 5060 mAh (China only) |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black, White, Purple | Black, White, Violet, Dark Green, Gold |
| Models | PEUM00 | ALT-AL00, ALT-L29 |
| Price | About 1070 EUR | About 1500 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 90h | Endurance rating 81h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -28.7 LUFS (Average) | -26.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 703131 (v8), 822513 (v9) GeekBench: 3478 (v5.1) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 993592 (v9) GeekBench: 4283 (v5.5), 4512 (v6) GFXBench: 41fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Oppo Find N
- More compact and pocketable design.
- Slightly better battery endurance rating.
- Potentially lower price point (depending on market).
- Older Snapdragon 888 chipset.
- Slower charging speeds.
- Display lacks the brightness of the Mate X3.
Huawei Mate X3
- Significantly faster Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.
- Faster wired and wireless charging.
- Brighter display for better outdoor visibility.
- 4G connectivity limitation.
- Slightly lower battery endurance rating.
- Larger and less pocketable form factor.
Display Comparison
Both devices feature 'Infinite' contrast ratios, a common marketing term lacking specific quantifiable data. However, the Huawei Mate X3 boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 926 nits peak brightness compared to the Oppo Find N’s unspecified maximum. This translates to better visibility in direct sunlight. While both are foldable OLEDs, the Mate X3’s higher brightness is a tangible advantage for outdoor use. The lack of refresh rate data for both devices is a notable omission, but both are expected to offer at least 90Hz for smooth scrolling.
Camera Comparison
Both phones are listed as having 'Photo / Video' capabilities, lacking specific details. Without sensor size or aperture information, a direct comparison is difficult. However, given Huawei’s historical strength in mobile photography, it’s reasonable to assume the Mate X3 benefits from more advanced image processing algorithms. The absence of details regarding OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) on either device is a missed opportunity for a detailed analysis. We can assume both will have a standard set of lenses, but the quality will depend on the underlying sensor and software.
Performance
The Huawei Mate X3’s Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G chipset represents a substantial upgrade over the Oppo Find N’s Snapdragon 888 5G. Built on a 4nm process versus the 5nm process of the 888, the 8+ Gen 1 offers improved thermal efficiency and sustained performance. The Mate X3’s CPU features a Cortex-X2 prime core clocked at 3.19 GHz, exceeding the Find N’s 2.84 GHz Cortex-X1. This, combined with the newer Cortex-A710 performance cores (2.75 GHz in the Mate X3 vs 2.42 GHz A78 in the Find N), results in faster app loading times and smoother multitasking. The 4G limitation on the Mate X3 is a significant drawback for some users, however.
Battery Life
The Oppo Find N’s endurance rating of 90 hours slightly surpasses the Huawei Mate X3’s 81 hours. However, this doesn’t tell the whole story. The Mate X3 compensates with significantly faster charging: 66W wired, 50W wireless, and 7.5W reverse wireless, compared to the Find N’s 33W wired, 15W wireless, and 10W reverse wired. The Mate X3 can reach 100% charge in approximately 70 minutes, while the Find N takes 70 minutes for a full charge. The faster wireless charging is a significant convenience factor for Mate X3 users. The difference in endurance is likely offset by the faster charging speeds.
Buying Guide
Buy the Oppo Find N if you need a more compact foldable that’s easier to handle and carry, and if you’re less demanding of peak performance. Buy the Huawei Mate X3 if you prioritize raw processing power for demanding tasks like gaming and video editing, and if you value faster charging speeds and a larger, more immersive display.