Honor 8A vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $140 and $834. 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 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 100
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Honor 8A better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $140 vs $834

  • Better portability (100/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 19/100)
  • 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 8A 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 19/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).

Honor 8A: The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 8A Vivo X300 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 199111 3269794
Geekbench Single 476 3228
Geekbench Multi 828 9553
Display 6.1" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3020 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 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 150 g 226 g
Price $140 $834
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Honor 8A
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 8A and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 8A MediaTek Helio P35
22/100
199111 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +93.9%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor 8A by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 8A
$140
Vivo X300 Pro
$834

Price difference: $694. Honor 8A is cheaper by $694.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (93/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (96/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 65 points (87/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Honor 8A 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.