Huawei P20 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Better portability (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (83/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Huawei P20 by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Huawei P20 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (84/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (83/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
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.