Honor X9c vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9c leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X9c has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 195g).
Honor X9c
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Honor X9c scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c leads (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (59/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $280 | — |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9c and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (59/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (83/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (91/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9c is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Honor X9c is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.