Honor 9C vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 207g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 9C by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (73/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.