Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 89/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 3,966,144); per DXOMark lab testing, the Vivo X300 Ultra has the stronger camera (170 vs 164); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $950
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 3966144
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 2 points higher (91/100 vs 89/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 6.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Honor Magic8 Pro was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.