Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 37/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).
Huawei P20 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 226g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 50 points higher (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, 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 P20 Pro (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (81/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (73/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $899 |
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- 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 P20 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei P20 Pro by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (93/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (96/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (81/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (73/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 50 points (87/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei P20 Pro 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.