Honor X9a vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 26/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the Honor X9a has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Honor X9a
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 40W
- Lighter: 173g vs 175g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Honor X9a vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Honor X9a scores 10 points higher (36/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a leads (44/100 vs 30/100). 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, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9a | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $350 | — |
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Honor X9a are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9a or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9a is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9a and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9a has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Honor X9a over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.