Honor X8b vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $250 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 424,216); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Vivo X300 Pro
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $899
- Better portability (92/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (81/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (92/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3326259 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor X8b by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Honor X8b was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8b (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (96/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (81/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (92/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.