Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 343,622); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 226g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (93/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (81/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is a better fit for everyday use. 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.