Honor 9X (China) vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 39/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 565,851); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 52 points higher (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
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 9X (China) and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor 9X (China) by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (96/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 52 points (91/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) 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.