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 — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-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 (3,326,259 vs 177,554); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- 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 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 10/100). 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 (94/100 vs 10/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10243 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor 9A by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (94/100 vs 10/100).
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 62 points (88/100 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 — 88/100.
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 (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the 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.