Honor Play9A vs Vivo X300s
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 193,858); the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo X300s
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 217g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 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 | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Play9A by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo X300s?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.