Huawei Mate 30 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $800 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).
Huawei Mate 30
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 196g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $800 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 27W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 2/100, 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 30 (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $899 |
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/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 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Launch price difference: $99. Huawei Mate 30 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (93/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (96/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (81/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 30 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.