Honor Magic 7 vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 7 vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 50MP vs 200MP…
Honor
Honor Magic 7
$749
14categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
4categories won
4 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 7 takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 7 claims the overall win over the Poco F9 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the F9 Pro takes the lead, while the Honor Magic 7 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Honor Magic 7 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Honor Magic 7 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Honor Magic 7 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
F9 Pro wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $749.
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 vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2800Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,890,000Winner | 2,400,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9780Winner | 8900 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3xWinner | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,650 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 206 g |
| Thickness | 7.95 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Glass back with metallic shimmer, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $749 | $699Winner |
Honor Magic 7
The Honor Magic 7 is an apex flagship boasting Qualcomm's 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite, a record 5,000 nits LTPO OLED with 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, a 5,650mAh Qinghai Lake silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 80W wireless charging, and full IP68/IP69 dual water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,650mAh
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