Honor 20 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor 20 (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 16/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Honor 20
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 174g vs 188g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 14 points higher (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 20 leads (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 5/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 20 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 20 | 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 | 3750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 20
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 20
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 20
- 3750 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 20 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (42/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 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 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Honor 20 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 20 has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 20 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.