Honor 9 vs Realme GT7 Pro
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 222g).
Honor 9
Realme GT7 Pro
- Lighter: 155g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Better portability (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Realme GT7 Pro, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (56/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (88/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 | Realme GT7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $650 |
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 and Realme GT7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Honor 9 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Honor 9 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (92/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (56/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (74/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (88/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme GT7 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Realme GT7 Pro?
The Honor 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.