Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $545 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 1,177,196).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 218g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 70/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (58/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $354. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $354 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (58/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.