Honor Play9A vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9A has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 194g).
Honor Play9A
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 194g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (83/100 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?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Honor Play9A — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.