Honor 90 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, 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 61/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 912,649); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 122); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $950
- Better portability (71/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 30 points higher (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 90 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 90 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Honor 90 was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (96/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (71/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 30 points (91/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.