Honor X8a vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 230g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 100MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 52 points higher (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 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 X8a
- 4500 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 X8a and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor X8a by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (76/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 52 points (91/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.