Honor X8 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 38/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $950
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 53 points higher (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 X8 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor X8 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Honor X8 was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (78/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 53 points (91/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 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.