Honor 9 vs Vivo X300s
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 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 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $723
- Better portability (88/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 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 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 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 9 (95/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (88/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor 9 by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $323. Honor 9 was $323 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (95/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (94/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (83/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (88/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 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.