Huawei nova 13 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000, 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13 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 49/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 49/100). 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 13 (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13
- 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 13
- 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 13
- 5000 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 13 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei nova 13 by 83.9% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (99/100 vs 49/100).
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 13 (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 by 36 points (91/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 13 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13 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 13 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13 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.