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; estimated prices are $625 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-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).
Honor Magic8
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $950
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 4037547
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (67/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $625 | $950 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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.
Price difference: $325. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $325.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (43/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 1 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 86/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 84/100).
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. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.