Honor X9b vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9b leads — 35/100 vs 30/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9b has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Honor X9b
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor X9b scores 5 points higher (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9b leads (40/100 vs 27/100). 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 X9b is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9b and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X9b | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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 X9b is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9b is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X9b and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X9b edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India)?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X9b leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X9b is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.