Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 226g).
Huawei nova 9
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 175g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 30/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $899 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 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 9 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Huawei nova 9 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (93/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (96/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (81/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 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.