Huawei nova 14i vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 38/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 424,216); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $950
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 53 points higher (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, 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 14i (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- 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 14i and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei nova 14i by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Huawei nova 14i was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (89/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 53 points (91/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i 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.