Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A, 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 41/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 343,622); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 50 points higher (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 8 SE 4G and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 50 points (91/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 8 SE 4G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G 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.