Honor 90 Smart vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Honor 90 Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Smart has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 90 Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor 90 Smart by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 45
Design 51
Value for money 85
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 90 Smart better?
  • Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Smart vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 90 Smart: The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Smart Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 524785
Geekbench Single 771
Geekbench Multi 1980
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5330 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 35W 44W
DXOMark (camera) 79
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 188 g
Price $355
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
26
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Smart
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Smart
  • 5330 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 90 Smart
$355
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor 90 Smart are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 90 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 90 Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Smart or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor 90 Smart by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor 90 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Honor 90 Smart over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor 90 Smart is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.