Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 28/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 336,905); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 226g).
Huawei nova 3i
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 169g vs 226g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 59 points higher (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (96/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (82/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 3i by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 3i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (93/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (96/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (82/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 3i is a better fit for everyday use. 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.