Honor 8A vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $140 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 22/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 8A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $950
- Better portability (100/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 69 points higher (91/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 8A — 20/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (100/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 8A and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 8A by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $810. Honor 8A was $810 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (100/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 69 points (91/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A 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.