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.
Honor 90 Smart
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Honor 90 Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 90 Smart
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 90 Smart
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.