Honor Play 80 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 46/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 617,626); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $950
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 45 points higher (91/100 vs 46/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 Pro (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 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 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 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 Pro and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $750. Honor Play 80 Pro was $750 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 45 points (91/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro 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 80 Pro or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro 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.