Honor Play 9A vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 216g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor Play 9A by 95.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (97/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.