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 69/100 (a 20-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 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 197g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $723
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 76/100). 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 — 52/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (95/100 vs 76/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $123. Honor Magic5 was $123 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (95/100 vs 76/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, 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 (95/100 vs 76/100).
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.