Honor Magic9 vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,703,823).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3703823
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 209g vs 217g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Vivo X300s, the Honor Magic9 scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Vivo X300s by 15.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (99/100 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 Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X300s are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Vivo X300s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Magic9 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, budget-conscious buyers.