Honor Play vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 31/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 470,805); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 230g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 60 points higher (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor Play by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (89/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (96/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 60 points (91/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.