Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo X300
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 is faster in AnTuTu (3,037,992 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo X300
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7422
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3037992 vs 3023211
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo X300, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Vivo X300 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3037992 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7422 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 0.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo X300 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Honor Magic8 Pro edges out the Vivo X300 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo X300?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X300 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo X300?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.