Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 45/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 499,040); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 46 points higher (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 46 points (91/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.