Honor 9i vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 20/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 226g).
Honor 9i
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 152g vs 226g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 67 points higher (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9i (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor 9i | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9i
- 3000 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
Honor 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (93/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9i (84/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (96/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 67 points (87/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use. 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.