Honor Play 8A vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Play 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 199,111); the Honor Play 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 217g).
Honor Play 8A
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 150g vs 217g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8A vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (84/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 8A | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 150 g | 217 g | |
| Price | — | $723 |
Honor Play 8A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 8A
- 6.0" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Play 8A and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Play 8A by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 8A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 8A significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (84/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 8A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8A by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8A and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Play 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 8A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 8A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 8A over the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Play 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.