Honor 9C vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 215g).
Honor 9C
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 176g vs 215g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (72/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3740528 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor 9C and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 9C by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (94/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.