Honor 9C vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 32/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 343,622); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 230g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 59 points higher (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 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 9C and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 9C by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (96/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 59 points (91/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C 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.