Honor 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $400 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 9/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 216g).
Honor 9
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 155g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 66 points higher (75/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (63/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $400 | $499 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor 9 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $99. Honor 9 is cheaper by $99.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (63/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (74/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (100/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 66 points (75/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.