Honor Play 9A vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor Play 9A
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 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 Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Honor Play 9A — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.