Honor 9i vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 20/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 210g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 56 points (76/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Performance 2
Display 62
Camera 13
Battery 15
Portability 87
Value for money
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Honor 9i better?
  • Lighter: 152g vs 210g

  • Better portability (87/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 215
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 810
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 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 Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 56 points higher (76/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Honor 9i (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (87/100 vs 49/100).

Honor 9i: The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9i Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3154662
Geekbench Single 215 3041
Geekbench Multi 810 9494
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 120W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 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
Dimensions 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm
Weight 152 g 210 g
Launch price $400
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
13
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9i
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
62
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9i
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (99/100 vs 62/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Honor 9i (35/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (92/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (87/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 56 points (76/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.