Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (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 $625 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 88/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 4,037,547); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $950
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 4037547
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 3 points higher (91/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 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 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- 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 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Honor Magic8 was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.