Honor Play9A vs Vivo X Fold6
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 193,858); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Honor Play9A by 94.4% 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 X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.