Honor Play9A vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 11/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9A has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).
Honor Play9A
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 194g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 22 points higher (33/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (81/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 22 points (33/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.