Honor 9 Lite vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $200 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 15/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Realme Neo7 Turbo
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $270
- Better portability (88/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 55 points higher (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (88/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2560650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 7478 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Honor 9 Lite was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (88/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 55 points (70/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.