Huawei nova 9 SE vs Vivo X300s
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE
Vivo X300s
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 217g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 88.5% 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.