Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo X300s
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $445 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo X300s
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 199g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $723
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Weight | 199 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei Nova 16 by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $278. Huawei Nova 16 was $278 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (94/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.