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).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 27 points (91/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Performance 65
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 80
Portability
Value for money 68
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
  • Cheaper: $370 vs $950

  • Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo X300 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
45
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
80
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
64/100
1146138 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +73.0%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16z by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Price difference: $580. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $580.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.