Honor Play9A vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 193,858); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Honor Play9A by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (99/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.