Huawei P20 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Huawei P20 (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 $649 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 30/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $950
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 61 points higher (91/100 vs 30/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Huawei P20 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Huawei P20 was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (89/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (96/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 61 points (91/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the 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.