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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Vivo X300s
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: 3293 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1900
- 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10243 | |
| 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/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Honor Play9C by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (95/100 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 (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C 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.