Honor Play9A vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 193,858); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 207g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Play9A by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.