Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 51/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 682,743).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $950
- Better portability (40/100 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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 230g vs 232g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 40 points higher (91/100 vs 51/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, 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 15 Max (99/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 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 | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 15 Max and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 40 points (91/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max 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 15 Max or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max 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.