Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo X300s
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Vivo X300s
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $723
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 26/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (83/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei nova 9 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $224. Huawei nova 9 was $224 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (83/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 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.