Honor 9X (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Honor 9X (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3758268 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 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 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 9X (China) by 84.9% 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 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (94/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Honor 9X (China) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.