Huawei Mate 30 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $800 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 45/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $800 vs $950
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 27W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 46 points higher (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 4/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Huawei Mate 30 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (96/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (85/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 46 points (91/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.