Honor X9c vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $280 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 56/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 736,675); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Honor X9c
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $280 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 26 points higher (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9c (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9c (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (90/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $280 | $499 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9c and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor X9c by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $219. Honor X9c is cheaper by $219.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9c (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X9c (65/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 26 points (82/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.