Honor 7C vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $170 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 176,718); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7C
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Honor 7C better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $899
- Better portability (83/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 4/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (83/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 7C | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 7C
- 3000 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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 7C and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor 7C by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $729. Honor 7C was $729 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (94/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (83/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Vivo X300 Pro?
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.