Honor 9A vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 26/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 177,554); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 230g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 65 points higher (91/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
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 9A and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 9A by 95.8% 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9A (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 65 points (91/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A 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.