Honor X9c Smart vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c Smart leads — 35/100 vs 26/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c Smart has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9c Smart has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 193g).
Honor X9c Smart
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 35W
- Lighter: 173g vs 193g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Honor X9c Smart scores 9 points higher (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c Smart leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9c Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X9c Smart | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9c Smart significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (48/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (83/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9c Smart edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9c Smart is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.