Honor 20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 14/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Honor 20 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Honor 20 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 16 points higher (30/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 20 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 44W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (42/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 20 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Honor 20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.