Honor 9 Lite vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 15/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $950
- Better portability (88/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 76 points higher (91/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 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 9 Lite (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (88/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 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 | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Honor 9 Lite was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (88/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 76 points (91/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite 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.