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; estimated prices are $625 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 82/100 (a 4-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).
Honor Magic8
Vivo X300s
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3703823
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $723
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 28/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Vivo X300s, the Honor Magic8 scores 4 points higher (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $625 | $723 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
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.
Price difference: $98. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $98.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (43/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Vivo X300s by just 4 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 86/100, the Vivo X300s — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 84/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 80/100).
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. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.