Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo X300s
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, 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 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 217g).
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo X300s
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 196g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $723
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (70/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $723 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei Nova 15 by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $224. Huawei Nova 15 was $224 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (83/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (70/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.