Honor 9S vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 156,818); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 216g).
Honor 9S
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 144g vs 216g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). 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 9S (95/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 144 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9S and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor 9S by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (95/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 9S 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.