Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, 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 62/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $950
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 29 points higher (91/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $950 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $451. Huawei Nova 15 was $451 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (96/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 29 points (91/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. 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.