Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 37/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 54 points (91/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Performance 34
Display 57
Camera 33
Battery 23
Portability 73
Value for money 0
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $950

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 54 points higher (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (96/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (73/100 vs 39/100).

Huawei P20 Pro: The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 Pro Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 470805 4247433
Geekbench Single 420 3640
Geekbench Multi 1617 11033
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2240x1080 3168x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 40 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP69
Dimensions 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g 230 g
Launch price $899 $950
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
33
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
57
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 970
37/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +88.9%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei P20 Pro by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P20 Pro
$899
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $51. Huawei P20 Pro was $51 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (89/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (96/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (85/100 vs 23/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (73/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 54 points (91/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.