Huawei nova 5 vs Vivo X300s
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 565,851); the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 217g).
Huawei nova 5
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 171g vs 217g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (84/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 171 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei nova 5 by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (94/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (94/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (83/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (84/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei nova 5 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.