Honor 9 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 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 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $950
- Better portability (88/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 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 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 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 (99/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (88/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 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 9 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 9 by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Honor 9 was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (96/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (88/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 66 points (91/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 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.