Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (210g vs 226g).
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Vivo X300 Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 210g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $899
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (93/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $899 |
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Huawei Nova 15 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (93/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (96/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (66/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.