Honor 9S vs Realme Neo7
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 18/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 177,554); the Realme Neo7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Realme Neo7
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 213g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 49 points higher (67/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (79/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2550332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 7352 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Realme Neo7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Honor 9S by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Honor 9S (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (79/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 49 points (67/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Realme Neo7?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.