Honor Magic 2 vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 217g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 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 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Magic 2 by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (94/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (83/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.