Honor 9X (China) vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 207g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (73/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor 9X (China) by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (91/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (73/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.