Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (96/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $899 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Mate 20 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (96/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.