Honor Magic8 Lite vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 57/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 34 points (91/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Performance 58
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 57
Portability 70
Value for money 56
Vivo X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $950

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3057
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 34 points higher (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 56/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).

Honor Magic8 Lite: The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra 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 Magic8 Lite Vivo X300 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 969048 4247433
Geekbench Single 1071 3640
Geekbench Multi 3057 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 3168x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5300 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 230 g
Launch price $299 $950
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
  • 5300 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
57/100
969048 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +77.2%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Lite
$299
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950

Launch price difference: $651. Honor Magic8 Lite was $651 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (99/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (96/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (85/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (70/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 34 points (91/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.