Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1049 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 226g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1049
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (59/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Vivo X300 Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (59/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.