Honor 9A vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 26/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 156,818); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Performance 8
Display 40
Camera 12
Battery 66
Portability 57
Value for money
Vivo X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Honor 9A better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 226g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 61 points higher (87/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (93/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Honor 9A: The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9A Vivo X300 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 156818 3269794
Geekbench Single 233 3228
Geekbench Multi 723 9553
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 226 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9A
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 9A and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 9A MediaTek Helio P22
26/100
156818 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +95.2%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor 9A by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Pro
$899
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (93/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (96/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9A (81/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 61 points (87/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.