Honor 300 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Pro: A Deep Dive into Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Flagships
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For users prioritizing the absolute fastest charging speeds and a slightly more aggressive CPU profile, the Xiaomi 14 Pro is the winner. Its 120W wired charging completes a full charge in just 18 minutes, a noticeable advantage. However, the Honor 300 Ultra offers competitive wireless charging and a potentially more balanced thermal profile.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor 300 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, December 02 | 2023, October 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, December 07 | Available. Released 2023, November 01 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) | Glass front, aluminum frame or titanium frame, glass back |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 223 g or 230 g (7.87 oz) |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Giant rhino glass | Shatterproof glass |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700 pixels (~437 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 1200 nits (HBM), 4000 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x2.95 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 750 |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/3.0, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.8x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF | 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Dual | 50 MP, f/2.1, (wide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | - |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Video | 4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, ultrasound proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 100W wired, 59% in 15 min 80W wireless, 39% in 15 min 5W reverse wired Reverse wireless | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 18 min 50W wireless, 100% in 40 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 5300 mAh | Li-Po 4880 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White | Black, Silver, Titanium, Green |
| Models | - | 23116PN5BC |
| Price | About 550 EUR | About 650 EUR |
Honor 300 Ultra
- Faster Wireless Charging (80W)
- Potentially better sustained performance due to lower peak CPU clock
- Likely more balanced thermal profile
- Slower Wired Charging (100W)
- Lower peak CPU clock speed compared to Xiaomi 14 Pro
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Faster Wired Charging (120W)
- Higher peak CPU clock speed for burst performance
- Potentially more responsive in short tasks
- Slower Wireless Charging (50W)
- Potential for more thermal throttling under sustained load
Display Comparison
While both devices are expected to feature high-quality OLED displays, the provided data doesn't detail specifics like resolution or refresh rate. However, given their flagship status, both will likely offer 120Hz refresh rates and excellent color accuracy. The absence of display specs necessitates further testing to determine differences in peak brightness, HDR support, and panel technology (LTPO for variable refresh rate).
Camera Comparison
The provided data lacks camera specifications. Based on market trends, both phones are expected to feature advanced camera systems. However, without sensor size, aperture, or OIS details, a direct comparison is impossible. We anticipate both will include a primary wide-angle lens, ultrawide, and telephoto lenses. Image processing styles will likely differ, with Xiaomi historically favoring vibrant colors and Honor leaning towards more natural tones.
Performance
Both the Honor 300 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 Pro utilize the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm). The key difference lies in the CPU configuration. The Xiaomi 14 Pro boasts a slightly higher peak CPU clock speed of 3.3 GHz on its prime Cortex-X4 core, compared to the Honor 300 Ultra’s 3.0 GHz. This suggests the Xiaomi 14 Pro will deliver marginally faster single-core performance in burst scenarios. However, the Xiaomi 14 Pro also has a wider spread of Cortex-A720 cores (3x @ 3.2GHz vs 5x @ 2.95GHz on the Honor), which could impact sustained multi-core performance. Both devices employ LPDDR5x RAM, but the speed (e.g., 8533MHz) remains unspecified. Thermal management will be crucial; the Xiaomi’s higher clock speeds may lead to more aggressive throttling under prolonged heavy loads.
Battery Life
The Honor 300 Ultra supports 100W wired charging, achieving 59% charge in 15 minutes, and 80W wireless charging, reaching 39% in 15 minutes. The Xiaomi 14 Pro, conversely, offers 120W wired charging, completing a full charge in 18 minutes, and 50W wireless charging, reaching 100% in 40 minutes. While the Honor 300 Ultra’s wireless charging is significantly faster initially, the Xiaomi 14 Pro’s wired charging is substantially quicker overall. The battery capacity of both devices is currently unknown, but the faster charging speeds of the Xiaomi 14 Pro partially offset any potential capacity disadvantage.
Buying Guide
Buy the Honor 300 Ultra if you value a strong all-around experience with excellent wireless charging capabilities (80W) and potentially better sustained performance due to a slightly lower peak CPU clock. Buy the Xiaomi 14 Pro if you absolutely need the fastest possible wired charging (120W) and prefer a CPU tuned for maximum burst performance, even if it means potentially more thermal throttling under extended load.