Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Vivo X300s
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 682,743); the Vivo X300s is noticeably lighter (217g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Vivo X300s
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $723
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 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
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 232g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $224. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $224 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (95/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (94/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (83/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.