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).
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 188g vs 217g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei Mate 20 by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $76. Vivo X300s was $76 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.