Honor Magic 2 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 736,755); the Honor Magic 2 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 226g).
Honor Magic 2
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 206g vs 226g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Honor Magic 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor Magic 2 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (93/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the Honor Magic 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (96/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (81/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Magic 2 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.