Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 40/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 515,647); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 230g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 51 points higher (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (59/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 40 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (59/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 51 points (91/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.