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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $723
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 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)
Comparison verdict
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 (95/100 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 — 92/100; 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (95/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10243 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $463. Honor 8X was $463 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (95/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (95/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.