Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo X300s

The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 52 points (89/100 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 X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 217g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $899

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, 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 P20 Pro (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (83/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (73/100 vs 42/100).

Huawei P20 Pro: The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 Pro Vivo X300s
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 470805 3703823
Geekbench Single 420 3228
Geekbench Multi 1617 9553
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 22W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 40 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm
Weight 180 g 217 g
Launch price $899 $723
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
33
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
57
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 970
37/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +87.3%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Huawei P20 Pro by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P20 Pro
$899
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $176. Vivo X300s was $176 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (83/100 vs 23/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (73/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo X300s?

The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo X300s?

The Huawei P20 Pro 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.