Honor 9i vs Vivo X300s
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 217g).
Honor 9i
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 152g vs 217g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (87/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor 9i | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 152 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Honor 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo X300s?
The Honor 9i 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, budget-conscious buyers.