Honor X8b vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 45/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 421,228); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 230g).
Honor X8b
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 166g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $950
- Better portability (92/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 46 points higher (91/100 vs 45/100). 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 42/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8b (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (92/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor X8b | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $950 |
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor X8b and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Honor X8b by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Honor X8b was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8b (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (96/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (85/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (92/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 46 points (91/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Honor X8b is a better fit for everyday use. 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.