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).
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo X300s
- 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)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
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 (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (94/100 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).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| 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 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
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.
Launch price difference: $278. Huawei Nova 16 was $278 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (94/100 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).
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 (94/100 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.