Honor 9S vs Vivo Y93s
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo Y93s (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y93s leads — 21/100 vs 18/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y93s has the bigger battery (4030 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 165g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Vivo Y93s
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 165g
- Better display (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Vivo Y93s better?
- Bigger battery: 4030 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Vivo Y93s, the Vivo Y93s scores 3 points higher (21/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y93s leads (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 9S and the Vivo Y93s are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y93s notably outperforms the Honor 9S (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S and the Vivo Y93s are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo Y93s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 155.1×75.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y93s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y93s
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y93s
- 4030 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Vivo Y93s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 9S and the Vivo Y93s are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y93s notably outperforms the Honor 9S (32/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S and the Vivo Y93s are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo Y93s?
The Vivo Y93s edges out the Honor 9S by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo Y93s?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo Y93s — 21/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Vivo Y93s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y93s (32/100 vs 15/100).