Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo X300s

The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 52
Display 41
Camera 25
Battery 23
Portability 64
Value for money 0
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 217g

  • Better portability (64/100 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 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $799

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (83/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).

Huawei Mate 20: The Huawei Mate 20 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 Vivo X300s
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 736755 3703823
Geekbench Single 928 3228
Geekbench Multi 2875 9553
Display 6.5" LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2244x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 22W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 217 g
Launch price $799 $723
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
41
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei Mate 20 HiSilicon Kirin 980
39/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +80.1%
3703823 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20
$799
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $76. Vivo X300s was $76 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (83/100 vs 23/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (64/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

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

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 25/100).

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

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

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

The Huawei Mate 20 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.