Honor 8S vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 19/100 (a 72-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 155,362); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 230g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 72 points higher (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 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 | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 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 8S and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 8S by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 72 points (91/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S 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.