Huawei nova 5 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 565,851); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 226g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 5 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (94/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (96/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (81/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
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.