Honor Magic8 vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $625 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,703,823).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3703823
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $723
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Vivo X300s by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $98. Honor Magic8 was $98 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s 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 X300s?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Vivo X300s?
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 X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.