Honor 50 vs Vivo X300s
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $723
- Better portability (77/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, 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 Honor 50 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (77/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor 50 by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $323. Honor 50 was $323 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (94/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (83/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (77/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 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.