Honor X5 Plus vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) 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 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5 Plus has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X5 Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Honor X5 Plus
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 24/100
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). 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 X5 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X5 Plus are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 X5 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X5 Plus are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 65/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor X5 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.