Honor 9C vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 14/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Honor 9C
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Overall rating 14/100
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 176g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 12 points higher (26/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor 9C (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor 9C are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9C | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 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 Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor 9C (30/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor 9C are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
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 Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Honor 9C — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.