Honor 9 Lite vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $200 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 15/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 209g).
Honor 9 Lite
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Lighter: 149g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $300
- Better portability (88/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 50 points higher (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (70/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (88/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $300 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Launch price difference: $100. Honor 9 Lite was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (70/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (88/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 50 points (65/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.