Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $370 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 64/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Cheaper: $370 vs $950
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 27 points higher (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (94/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Price | $370 | $950 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16z by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $580. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $580.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (94/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 27 points (91/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. 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.