Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 217g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $899
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $176. Vivo X300s was $176 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s 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 X300s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo X300s?
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 X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.