Honor 9X (China) vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 13/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Honor 9X (China)
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Overall rating 13/100
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 17 points higher (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 12/100). 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 9X (China) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor 9X (China) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (42/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 9X (China) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor 9X (China) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (42/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Honor 9X (China) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor 9X (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.