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 (3,119,308 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).
Honor 9C
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 176g vs 207g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 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)
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 (92/100 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 (92/100 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).
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 9494 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
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
We compared Honor 9C and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 9C by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (92/100 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).
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 (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users.