Honor Play 80 Plus vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $240 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 42/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 593,849); the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $950
- Better portability (53/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 49 points higher (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 48/100). 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 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 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 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 80 Plus and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Honor Play 80 Plus was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 49 points (91/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus 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 80 Plus or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 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.