Honor 9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $400 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $548
- Better portability (88/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (95/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9 (35/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (88/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Honor 9 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $148. Honor 9 was $148 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (95/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9 (35/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (88/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.