Honor X9a vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 194g).

The Honor X9a edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 175g vs 194g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Honor X9a scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X9a Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 175 g 194 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X9a
$350
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (81/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Honor X9a edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.