Huawei nova 12s vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 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 55/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 230g).
Huawei nova 12s
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 168g vs 230g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 36 points higher (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). 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 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (99/100 vs 54/100). 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 12s (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (90/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 12s and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei nova 12s by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (99/100 vs 54/100).
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 12s (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s by 36 points (91/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12s and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12s is a better fit for everyday use. 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.