Honor V40vsvivo Y300

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Honor
Honor V40
V40
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Honor V40's battery life is inconsistent and may not meet expectations, particularly under heavy usage.
The Honor V40's display offers excellent color accuracy and smooth refresh rates, enhancing the overall visual experience.
The Honor V40's camera performance is a major letdown, with shaky footage and disappointing still photos overall.
The Honor V40's performance is mediocre, struggling with demanding apps and multitasking beyond casual use scenarios.
vivo
vivo Y300
Y300
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y300's standout feature is its exceptional battery life with up to all-day usage capabilities.
The Vivo Y300's AMOLED display is a standout feature, offering vibrant colors and smooth refresh rates.
The Vivo Y300's camera is its standout feature, delivering impressive results with a dual rear and 32MP selfie setup.
The Vivo Y300 boasts impressive performance, making it an excellent choice for reliable smartphone experience overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
Honor V40
2.60 GHz
vivo Y300
2.40 GHz

RAM

Tie
Honor V40
8GB
vivo Y300
8GB

Storage

Tie
Honor V40
128GB
vivo Y300
128GB

Weight

Winner
Honor V40
186g
vivo Y300
200g
Rank
Honor V40
Winner
#353
vivo Y300
#504
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Honor V40
#116
Winner
vivo Y300
#454
Design
Honor V40
#164
Winner
vivo Y300
#516
Display
Honor V40
#263
vivo Y300
#231
Winner
Performance
Honor V40
#414
Winner
vivo Y300
#482
Battery
Honor V40
#432
vivo Y300
#409
Winner
Camera
Honor V40
#436
Winner
vivo Y300
#739

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Honor Honor V40
vivo vivo Y300
Model
MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
CPU
4x Cortex, A77 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex, A55 2.0GHz
2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex, A76 +6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
7
6
Frequency
2.60
2.40
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
ARM Mali-G77 MC9
Arm Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
8
8
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
128
Type
UFS Storage 2.1
UFS Storage 2.2
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, in screen
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
N/A
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
Yes
Gravity sensor
Yes
Yes
Geomagnetic sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
541437
420000
Antutu Version
Antutu v8
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
Overall performance better than 71% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
Z-axis + X-axis dual linear motors
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Honor V40

Strengths

The phone's design is sleek and premium, with a metal body that feels solid in the hand.
The screen is large and vibrant, making it perfect for watching videos or browsing the web.
The phone's performance is decent, with smooth multitasking and gaming capabilities.
The battery life is good, lasting a full day with moderate use.
The camera system has a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens.
The phone comes with a dedicated night mode for better low-light photography.
The Honor V40 has a fast charging feature that can charge the battery up to 80% in just 30 minutes.
The phone's weight is only 180 grams, making it very portable and easy to carry around.

Weaknesses

The camera performance is disappointing, with shaky video stabilization and subpar image quality.
The phone tends to get uncomfortably hot during intensive tasks such as gaming or video recording.
The Honor V40's processor is not powerful enough to handle demanding tasks without lagging behind.
The screen can sometimes freeze or glitch when playing high-performance games.
The camera struggles with exposure adjustments in bright lighting conditions, resulting in black flashes.
The images taken by the phone often look dull and lackluster, especially in good light.
The Honor V40's processor is not fast enough to take nighttime shots quickly compared to other phones.
The camera's dedicated night mode takes a long time to process and sometimes results in overprocessed images.

vivo Y300

Strengths

A budget-friendly smartphone that doesn't compromise on features.
Boasts a sleek design, a moly display, and robust performance.
The phone's slim profile and lightweight build make it comfortable to use one-handed.
The 6.67 in AMOLED display is a highlight of the Vivo Y300 with 1 billion colors, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and Peak brightness of 1800 nits.
Performance is smooth for everyday tasks, light gaming, and multitasking thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and octacore CPU.
The phone's fast charging capability gets you up to 80% battery in just 30 minutes.

Weaknesses

Lacks some flagship-level features.
Doesn't have the fastest UFS storage standards, with UFS 2.2 instead of UFS 3.0 or higher.
The absence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack might be a drawback for those who prefer wired headphones.
The phone's IP64 certification means it's only dust and water resistant, not fully waterproof.
The camera's 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second might not be as smooth as some other phones in this price range.
The device runs on Android 14 with FunTouch OS 14, which might not be the latest software available.
Read Full Reviews

Honor V40

The Honor V40, a smartphone touted as a powerhouse with impressive features, has left me with mixed emotions. While its performance in Asphalt 8 and Dead Trigger was satisfactory, the camera capabilities fell short of expectations. The video quality was marred by shaky stabilization and black flashes in bright light areas, while still photos lacked vibrancy and suffered from over-processing. Despite these drawbacks, I'll delve into the device's strengths and weaknesses, exploring its Mediatek 1000 Plus processor, cameras, and overall usability.

vivo Y300

The Vivo Y300 is a budget-friendly smartphone that defies expectations by offering premium features without compromising on performance or design. With its sleek design, 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, this phone delivers a smooth user experience. The device boasts a dual rear camera setup, fast charging support, and reverse wired charging capabilities. Additionally, it features advanced location tracking and connectivity options. Priced affordably, the Vivo Y300 offers great value for those seeking a stylish smartphone with reliable performance, making it an attractive choice in its price range.

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