Honor X5b vs Vivo X300s

The Honor X5b (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 24/100 (a 65-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 X5b is noticeably lighter (194g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X5b

Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 55
Value for money —

Vivo X300s

Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Honor X5b 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
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
  • 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 X5b vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). 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 "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

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 X5b Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 193858 3703823
Geekbench Single 189 3293
Geekbench Multi 781 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 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 530 nits —
NFC no —
Dimensions 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm —
Weight 194 g 217 g
Launch price — $723

Camera comparison

Honor X5b

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo X300s

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

Honor X5b

  • 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 X5b

  • 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 X5b and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5b MediaTek Helio G36
24/100
193858 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +94.8%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Honor X5b by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X5b

Price unknown

Vivo X300s

$723

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (95/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Vivo X300s?

The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Vivo X300s?

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

Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5b 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.