Honor Play vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 470,805); the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 217g).
Honor Play
Vivo X300s
- Lighter: 176g vs 217g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor Play | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Play and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Play by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (94/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play (83/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Play 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.