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. 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 (3,758,268 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.