Honor X7b vs Realme 9 4G
The Honor X7b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 4G leads — 44/100 vs 41/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7b has the bigger battery (5330 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X7b has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 4G doesn't; the Realme 9 4G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7b
Realme 9 4G
What makes Honor X7b better?
- Bigger battery: 5330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme 9 4G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 199g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7b vs the Realme 9 4G, the Realme 9 4G scores 3 points higher (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Honor X7b (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Honor X7b (72/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7b | Realme 9 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X7b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X7b
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 4G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7b
- 5330 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7b and Realme 9 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Honor X7b (69/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 4G and the Honor X7b are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X7b is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Honor X7b (72/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7b or the Realme 9 4G?
The Realme 9 4G edges out the Honor X7b by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7b and the Realme 9 4G?
The Honor X7b has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Realme 9 4G — 44/100.
Should you choose the Honor X7b over the Realme 9 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 9 4G (69/100 vs 53/100).