Huawei Mate 90 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $895 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 73/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,582,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 217g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $895 vs $950
- Better portability (49/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 18 points higher (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 90 — 60/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 by 62.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Huawei Mate 90 was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (96/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.