Honor 9i vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor 9i better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 227g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9i | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.