Honor X9b vs Vivo iQOO Z8x
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9b leads — 55/100 vs 50/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z8x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9b has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't; the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9b
Vivo iQOO Z8x
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 200g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z8x better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Vivo iQOO Z8x, the Honor X9b scores 5 points higher (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9b | Vivo iQOO Z8x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9b and Vivo iQOO Z8x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z8x is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z8x (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor X9b edges out the Vivo iQOO Z8x by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8x — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Honor X9b leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X9b (68/100 vs 48/100).