Honor 9i vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 8/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 188g).
Honor 9i
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 152g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 3/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 22 points higher (30/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor 9i (27/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9i | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 88000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | — | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor 9i (27/100 vs 3/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 22 points (30/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.