Huawei P20 vs Vivo X300s

The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $649 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 0
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $649 vs $723

  • Better portability (83/100 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 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (90/100 vs 0/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 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 Vivo X300s
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 470805 3703823
Geekbench Single 420 3228
Geekbench Multi 1617 9553
Display 5.8" LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 22W 90W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm
Weight 165 g 217 g
Price $649 $723
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
45
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
30/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +87.3%
3703823 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20
$649
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $74. Huawei P20 is cheaper by $74.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (83/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (83/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (90/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

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

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 15/100).

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

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

Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Vivo X300s?

The Huawei P20 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.