Honor X40 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 49/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 592,015); the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2101
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Honor X40 by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor X40 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 46/100).