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 — 59/100 vs 53/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 971,424); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1087
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 6 points higher (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2577 | |
| 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 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 0.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 6 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 59/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
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.