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Mate X3 vs Galaxy S25 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 at $7.88 per month of safe use, while the Mate X3 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Mate X3 40 · Galaxy S25 FE 74 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Huawei Mate X3 $750
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20242026
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE $599
Safe to buy$7.88/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display
Mate X3 70Galaxy S25 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Mate X3 70Galaxy S25 FE 84

The Galaxy S25 FE's Exynos 2400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Mate X3 79Galaxy S25 FE 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Mate X3 76Galaxy S25 FE 78

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Mate X3 0Galaxy S25 FE 90

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 78 months longer than the Mate X3.

Value
Mate X3 40Galaxy S25 FE 74

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 FE at $7.88 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMate X3Galaxy S25 FE
Price (street)$750$599
Display7.85-inch foldable OLED, 120Hz (6.4-inch cover)6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4nm)Exynos 2400
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,800 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging66W wired, 50W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 5x periscope50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3 mm (unfolded)161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight239 g190 g
Water resistanceIPX8IP68
Supported untilApr 2026Oct 2032
Mate X3 full verdict →Galaxy S25 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.