Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 108MP vs…
Honor
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G
$329
6categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
13categories won
2 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F9 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro takes photography with 200MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1224 x 2700Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | 437 ppiWinner | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 585,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 6,330 mAh |
| Wired charging | 66 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 gWinner | 206 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68 |
| Build | Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, tempered glass front | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $329Winner | $699 |
Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G
The Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G redefines battery endurance in the mid-range segment, packing a colossal 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery into an ultra-slim 7.98mm curved chassis. Features 66W fast charging, 108MP OIS camera, 4,000 nits curved AMOLED screen, and Swiss SGS 5-star drop resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh