Huawei nova 9 SE vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 226g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 44/100). 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 9 SE (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (96/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (84/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (96/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (65/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 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.