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 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 217g).
Huawei nova 9
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 175g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $723
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (94/100 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)
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 (94/100 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 — 30/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 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).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9553 | |
| 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 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei nova 9 by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $224. Huawei nova 9 was $224 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 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).
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 (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Vivo X300s?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.