Honor 9A vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 216g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor 9A by 96.2% 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 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (65/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.