Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $695 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 78/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,229,229).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo X300 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 220g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $695 vs $899
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 94/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 9 points higher (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, 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 16 Ultra (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra 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 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 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 | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 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 | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $899 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16 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 16 Ultra
- 7000 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 16 Ultra and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $204. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra was $204 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (93/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra 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 Ultra are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 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.