Honor X9a vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).
Honor X9a
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 207g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor X9a by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (73/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 13 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.