Honor 9 vs Poco X7 Pro
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Poco X7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; launch prices were $400 and $369. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X7 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 25/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,884,839 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Honor 9
Poco X7 Pro
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Better portability (88/100 vs 59/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1884839 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 1579 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6100 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $369 vs $400
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Poco X7 Pro, the Poco X7 Pro scores 39 points higher (64/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro leads (65/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Poco X7 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (88/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Poco X7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 1884839 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 6100 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 160.8×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $369 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco X7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 and Poco X7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X7 Pro leads Honor 9 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $31. Poco X7 Pro was $31 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (75/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X7 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9 (37/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (65/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Poco X7 Pro (88/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 39 points (64/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Poco X7 Pro?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Poco X7 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Poco X7 Pro?
The Poco X7 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Poco X7 Pro?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X7 Pro is a better fit for active users.