Honor X9d vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9d leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X9d is faster in AnTuTu (977,304 vs 971,424); the Honor X9d has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 977304 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1087
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Honor X9d scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X9d leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X9d and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X9d and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (69/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X9d edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Honor X9d leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor X9d (69/100 vs 48/100).