Honor 9X Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 9X Pro (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X Pro (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor 9X Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 9X Pro (China) by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 9X Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.