Honor 9C vs Vivo X300s
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 343,622); the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 217g).
Honor 9C
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 176g vs 217g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (72/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | 217 g | |
| Price | — | $723 |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor 9C and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor 9C by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (83/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (72/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Vivo X300s?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.