Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X300 FE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 FE (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,869,139); the Vivo X300 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X300 FE
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2869139
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X300 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X300 FE, the Honor Magic8 scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Vivo X300 FE — 76/100; 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 and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 FE (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X300 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2869139 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 FE
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X300 FE
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X300 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X300 FE by 40.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 was $74 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 FE (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300 FE?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Vivo X300 FE by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 FE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X300 FE — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300 FE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X300 FE?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.