Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $445 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo X300 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $899
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100, 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 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $899 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $454. Huawei Nova 16 was $454 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (96/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (60/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, 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.