Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (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 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); 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 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 226g
- Better portability (69/100 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 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 5i Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (94/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (96/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (69/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro 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.