Honor 8X vs Vivo X300s
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $260 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 217g).
Honor 8X
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 175g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $723
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (76/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor 8X | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $723 |
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor 8X and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor 8X by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $463. Honor 8X was $463 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (94/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (83/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (76/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Vivo X300s?
The Honor 8X is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.