Huawei nova 5T vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 226g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T 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 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 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 | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 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 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 5T and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 5T by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (94/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T 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.