Honor Play9A vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 193,858); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play9A by 96.5% 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 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.