Honor Play10 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Play10 (2026) runs on the 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 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play10 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 617,626); the Honor Play10 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 Play10
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Honor Play10 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 65/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 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) is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor Play10 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 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 | 1080x2412 | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 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 | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play10 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Honor Play10 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) is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor Play10 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play10 (68/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor Play10 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play10 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play10 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 52/100).