Huawei Nova 16s vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $430 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 67/100 (a 24-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 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $950
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 24 points higher (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, 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 (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (96/100 vs 61/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 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 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16s by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Huawei Nova 16s was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (96/100 vs 61/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s by 24 points (91/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s 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 16s or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. 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.