Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Vivo X300s

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1049 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Performance 52
Display 66
Camera 41
Battery 38
Portability 59
Value for money 10
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 217g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $723 vs $1049

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 10/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (59/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 10/100).

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 Pro Vivo X300s
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 736755 3703823
Geekbench Single 928 3228
Geekbench Multi 2875 9553
Display 6.4" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 40 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm
Weight 189 g 217 g
Price $1049 $723
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
41
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 980
49/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +80.1%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
$1049
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $326. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $326.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (83/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (59/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 10/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Vivo X300s?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Vivo X300s?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.