Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $570 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 76/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,158,674); the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Lighter: 218g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $950
- Better portability (58/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 15 points higher (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 68/100, 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 16s Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (58/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9010S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1158674 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $570 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 16s Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. Huawei Nova 16s Pro was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (58/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. 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.