Honor 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Honor 9
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Better portability (88/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (88/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $799 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 9 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 9 by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Honor 9 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (88/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.