Huawei nova 12 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, 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 57/100 (a 34-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 Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 12 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 230g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 34 points higher (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (75/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 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 | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12
- 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (75/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 34 points (91/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 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.