Honor Play 9A vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Play 9A (2020) 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 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); 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 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 217g).
Honor Play 9A
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 185g vs 217g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- 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 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Play 9A and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Play 9A by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Play 9A 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, budget-conscious buyers.