Honor 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 9/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 173g).
Honor 9
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Lighter: 155g vs 173g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 17 points higher (26/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | — | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $400 | — |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (30/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Honor 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.