Honor 9 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Honor 9
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Better portability (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (73/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (88/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $650 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 9 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Honor 9 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (73/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (88/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.