Honor 9i vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 20/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 216g).
Honor 9i
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 152g vs 216g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 62 points higher (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor 9i | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 152 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (65/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 62 points (82/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.