Honor Play9A vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9A has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Play9A
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 11/100
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 194g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Honor Play9A — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.