Honor X9a vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,824,644 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 197g).
Honor X9a
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 197g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $450
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2824644 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Honor X9a (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 2824644 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 197 g | |
| Price | $350 | $450 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Honor X9a by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Honor X9a is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Honor X9a (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Honor X9a (70/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor X9a leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.