Honor Play9C vs Vivo X300s

The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-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 513,809); the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Performance 41
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 60
Value for money
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Honor Play9C better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 217g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 513809
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1884
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (60/100 vs 42/100).

Honor Play9C: The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Play9C Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 513809 3703823
Geekbench Single 689 3228
Geekbench Multi 1884 9553
Display 6.6" TFT LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2800x1260
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 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 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 780 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 190 g 217 g
Launch price $723
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Play9C and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Play9C MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
35/100
513809 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +86.1%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Honor Play9C by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknown
Vivo X300s
$723
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (60/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Vivo X300s?

The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Vivo X300s?

The Honor Play9C 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.