Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $445 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 70/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $950
- Better portability (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 21 points higher (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $505. Huawei Nova 16 was $505 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (96/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (60/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 21 points (91/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.