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; launch prices were $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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Vivo X300s
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $723
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (95/100 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)
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 (95/100 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). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (95/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $649 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Huawei P20 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $74. Huawei P20 was $74 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (95/100 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).
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 (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the 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.