Honor Play9C vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, 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 35/100 (a 40-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 513,809); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Honor Play9C by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C 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 Play9C or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C 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.