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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo X300s
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: 3293 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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 — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (95/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10243 | |
| 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
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (95/100 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 (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the 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.