Honor 9S vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 177,554); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 73 points higher (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 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
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 9S by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 73 points (91/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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.