Honor Play 50 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 50 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play 50 Plus
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). 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 Play 50 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor Play 50 Plus are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 Play 50 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor Play 50 Plus are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor Play 50 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play 50 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.