Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $370 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo X300 Pro
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper: $370 vs $899
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (86/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Price | $370 | $899 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16z by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $529. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $529.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (86/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.