Honor X8a vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Honor X8a
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 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 X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor X8a (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X8a | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Honor X8a (42/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 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 X8a or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Honor X8a by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.