Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (72/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 13 by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (94/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (72/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
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.