Honor 9i vs Vivo X Fold6
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.7mm).
Honor 9i
Vivo X Fold6
- Overall rating 20/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 62/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 87/100)
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
| Specification | Honor 9i | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (94/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Honor 9i (81/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.