Honor Play 80 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 617,626); the Honor Play 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2183
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor Play 80 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 55/100).