Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 515,647); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 196g vs 226g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (59/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (93/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (59/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.