Honor X9a vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $350 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Honor X9a
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $599
- Better portability (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (75/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3740528 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $350 | $599 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor X9a and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X9a by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $249. Honor X9a is cheaper by $249.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X9a (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (75/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.