Honor 9C vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 32/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 225g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 43 points higher (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Honor 9C are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Honor 9C by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Honor 9C are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (72/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 43 points (75/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.