Honor 9C vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 31/100 vs 14/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 203g).
Honor 9C
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Lighter: 176g vs 203g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 17 points higher (31/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Honor 9C are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Honor 9C are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (80/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the Honor 9C — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.