Honor 9S vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 7/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 188g).
Honor 9S
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 144g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 23 points higher (30/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor 9S (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S 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 9S | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 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 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor 9S (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S 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 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 23 points (30/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.