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).
Honor 8X
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 175g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $950
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
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 is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Honor 8X | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11033 | |
| 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 |
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
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.
Launch price difference: $690. Honor 8X was $690 cheaper at launch.
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).
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 Honor 8X is a better fit for everyday use. 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.