Huawei nova 5T vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 45/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 46 points higher (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei nova 5T by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (89/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 46 points (91/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.