Honor Play vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 8/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Play
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 176g vs 188g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 22 points higher (30/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 5/100). 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play (27/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play (42/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (80/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 22 points (30/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.