Honor Play 40 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Play 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, 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 35/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 477,542); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 doesn't; the Honor Play 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 40 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 56 points higher (91/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 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 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Play 40 by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 by 56 points (91/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 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.