Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo X300s

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5450); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,341,391).

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Performance 79
Display 85
Camera 72
Battery 73
Portability 40
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2341391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5450 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 72/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Honor Magic5 Ultimate: The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
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 Magic5 Ultimate Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2341391 3703823
Geekbench Single 2004 3228
Geekbench Multi 5311 9553
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1312x2848 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5450 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 66W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 217 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
72
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1312x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
  • 5450 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
73
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
75/100
2341391 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +36.8%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 36.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 79/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 72/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo X300s?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 72/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 79/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Vivo X300s?

The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.