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).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Performance 52
Display 83
Camera 14
Battery 17
Portability 52
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
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: 3228 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 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 (94/100 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 (94/100 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).

Honor Magic 2: The Honor Magic 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic 2 Vivo X300s
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 736755 3703823
Geekbench Single 928 3228
Geekbench Multi 2875 9553
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/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic 2 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic 2 HiSilicon Kirin 980
41/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +80.1%
3703823 AnTuTu

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
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (94/100 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 (94/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 over the Vivo X300s?

The Honor Magic 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.