Honor 9S vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 18/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 156,818); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 226g).
Honor 9S
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 144g vs 226g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 69 points higher (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). 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 9S (93/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 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
We compared Honor 9S and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor 9S by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (93/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (79/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 69 points (87/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 9S 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.