Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 515,647); the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 217g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.