Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 682,743).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 226g vs 232g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 15 Max and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (94/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (81/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max 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.