Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 38/100 vs 30/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 8 points higher (38/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (86/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.