Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 3,587,829); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Pro has the stronger camera (171 vs 164); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 3587829
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 3587829 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Vivo X300 Pro by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Vivo X300 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.