Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 56/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 35 points higher (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1030315 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 nova 12 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (99/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (96/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (63/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 35 points (91/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 Ultra over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users. 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.