Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $565 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 68/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,156,650); the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $565 vs $950
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 23 points higher (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 54/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1156650 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2860 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $565 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 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 14 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $385. Huawei nova 14 Ultra was $385 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (96/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 23 points (91/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Ultra over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 14 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.