Huawei nova 3 vs Vivo X300s
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 217g).
Huawei nova 3
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 166g vs 217g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (87/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 166 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei nova 3 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (94/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (83/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.