Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $625 and $899. Both devices score the same overall rating of 88/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,326,259); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3326259
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 88/100. Value score: Honor Magic8 — 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 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- 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 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X300 Pro by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $274. Honor Magic8 was $274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
Both devices scored 88/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic8 (98/100 vs 94/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.