Honor 9A vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9A (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 9A by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9A (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.