Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs Vivo X300s
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $570 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,158,674).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
Vivo X300s
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $723
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 218g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 68/100, 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 16s Pro (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, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (58/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9010S | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1158674 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $570 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $153. Huawei Nova 16s Pro was $153 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (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, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (58/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s Pro over the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.