Honor 9i vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 207g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (73/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.