Huawei nova 12 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,117,236); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 201g vs 226g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1117236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1117236 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 12 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (93/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (96/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.