Honor X5c vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 36/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 358,608); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't; the Honor X5c is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor X5c better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 55 points higher (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor X5c by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c by 55 points (91/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5c and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor X5c has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5c or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5c over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.