Honor 8X vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 25/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $950
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 66 points higher (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, 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 8X (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- 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 8X and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 8X by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Honor 8X was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (99/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (96/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (85/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 66 points (91/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X 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.