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; estimated prices are $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).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 61 points (91/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
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 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 230g
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $950

  • Better portability (83/100 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 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)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 0/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 0/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 0/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 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 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 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
Price $649 $950
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
45
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
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 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
30/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +88.9%
4247433 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20
$649
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Price difference: $301. Huawei P20 is cheaper by $301.

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).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 0/100).

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 Huawei P20 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.