Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 22/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 226g).
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 170g vs 226g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 65 points higher (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (93/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (96/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use. 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.