Honor X9c vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $280 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 66/100 vs 56/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 736,675); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 228g).
Honor X9c
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $290
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 10 points higher (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor X9c — 58/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (62/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $290 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X9c and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Honor X9c by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Honor X9c was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (79/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (62/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Honor X9c — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor X9c leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (79/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.