Honor 9 Lite vs Poco F7
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $200 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 15/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 215g).
Honor 9 Lite
Poco F7
- Lighter: 149g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $399
- Better portability (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2070 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6694 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 51 points higher (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (81/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Poco F7 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (88/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2205289 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2070 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 6694 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $399 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $199. Honor 9 Lite was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (88/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 51 points (66/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Poco F7?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (81/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Poco F7?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.