Honor 9S vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 7/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 194g).
Honor 9S
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Lighter: 144g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 24 points higher (31/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 650 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (39/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (100/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.