Honor X9 5G vs Vivo iQOO U5
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9 5G leads — 46/100 vs 45/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO U5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Vivo iQOO U5
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Honor X9 5G scores 1 points higher (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 5G and the Vivo iQOO U5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Vivo iQOO U5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9 5G and the Vivo iQOO U5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Honor X9 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO U5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 45/100.
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the Vivo iQOO U5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor X9 5G (49/100 vs 43/100).