Honor X9a vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $350 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 52/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 216g).
Honor X9a
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 175g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $499
- Better portability (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9a (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9a (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9a (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $350 | $499 |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9a and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor X9a by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Honor X9a is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9a (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9a (65/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9a (75/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.