Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 41/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 528,398); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 50 points higher (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Smart and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 500 Smart by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 50 points (91/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart over the 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.