Honor X6a vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Honor X6a (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 X6a has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X6a has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor X6a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6a
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X6a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 24/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6a 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 X6a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X6a 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.

Honor X6a: The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X6a 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 5W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 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
Camera comparison
Honor X6a
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6a
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6a
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 X6a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X6a 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.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor X6a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X6a and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor X6a has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Honor X6a over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Honor X6a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.