Honor Play9A vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 193,858); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 226g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor Play9A by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (84/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.