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).
Honor 9C
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 176g vs 230g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
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).
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $10498 |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
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.
Honor 9C
Price unknownperformance
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).
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 Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. 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.