Honor Magic5 vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $600 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,754,213); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 217g).
Honor Magic5
Vivo X300s
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 197g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $723
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 54MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 48/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (94/100 vs 75/100). 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 Magic5 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (62/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1754213 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $723 |
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Magic5 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Magic5 by 52.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $123. Honor Magic5 was $123 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (94/100 vs 75/100).
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 Magic5 (94/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (62/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic5 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.