Honor Magic7 Lite vs Honor X9c
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| HonorMagic7 Lite | HonorX9c | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2025 | November 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Resolution | 2700 × 1224 | 2700 × 1224 |
| Sharpness | 437 pixels per inch | 437 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,000 nits |
| Display type | AMOLED, 19.85:9 aspect ratio | Curved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 19.85:9 aspect ratio |
| Pixel density | 437 ppi (Honor) | – |
| Brightness detail | 4,000 nits peak with a corresponding full-screen video source (Honor laboratory claim) | 4,000 nits in the maker's corresponding full-screen video test |
| Always-on display | – | Supported |
| Display features | 120 Hz maximum; 1.07 billion colours (8+2-bit), DCI-P3; 3,840 Hz PWM; SDR-to-HDR video enhancement and HDR10 improvement with compatible content | DCI-P3, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and full-definition video enhancement |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | 4× Cortex-A78 at 2.2 GHz and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | – | Adreno A710, as named in the maker's global specification |
| Storage type | – | Global and Irish maker pages list 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB; availability varies by market |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Main camera | 108 MP, ƒ/1.75, 1/1.67″ sensor, OIS and EIS; 9-in-1 pixel binning | 108 MP, f/1.75, 1/1.67-inch sensor, OIS plus EIS and 9-in-1 binning to equivalent 1.92 µm pixels |
| Ultra wide camera | 5 MP, ƒ/2.2 | 5 MP and f/2.2 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, ƒ/2.45 | 16 MP and f/2.45 |
| Zoom | Up to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× lossless zoom, with no separate optical telephoto camera | Up to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× sensor cropping as lossless, not optical telephoto zoom |
| Video recording | Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160 | Up to 4K 3840×2160 |
| Front video | 1080p recording; current maker sheet separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution | Up to 1080p; maker also lists maximum 2520×1080 video resolution |
| Camera features | Motion Sensing Capture, AI Eraser, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, time lapse, high-resolution, slow motion and Multi-Video | Motion-sensing capture, moving photos, AI photography, aperture, night, portrait, pro, panorama, HDR, filters, time-lapse, high-resolution, slow-motion, multi-video and document scanning modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 6,600 mAh | 6,600 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 25.8 hours | Up to 25.8 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 66 W | Up to 66 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 6,600 mAh typical, 6,500 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet lithium polymer; up to 25.8 hours online video or 48.4 hours online music in flight mode with Wi-Fi (Honor laboratory testing) | Silicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 6,600 mAh typical and 6,500 mAh rated; maker claims 25.8 hours online video and 48.4 hours online music playback |
| Wired charging | 66 W maximum with compatible original charger and cable; Turbo charging mode | 66 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/3.3 A; Turbo charging mode and multi-point battery monitoring |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 189 g | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm | 7.98 mm |
| Height × width | 162.8 × 75.5 mm | 162.8 × 75.5 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Colours | Titanium Purple, Titanium Black | Titanium Purple, Titanium Black and Jade Cyan; regional availability varies |
| Water resistance detail | IP64; maker's 2 m drop claim is a controlled laboratory test on smooth granite, with accidental damage still possible | Maker IP65M rating, testing with the device moving as explained by HardwareZone; three-layer structure protects against 360° spray |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint unlock and 2D face recognition | Under-display fingerprint reader, reported by Lowyat and 91mobiles, and 2D face recognition |
| Sensors | – | Gravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers; additional-volume mode for supported uses | Dual stereo speakers with a 300% volume mode |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14 | Global MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14; 91mobiles' later Indian unit ships with MagicOS 9 based on Android 15 |
| AI features | Magic Portal, Magic Capsule, Parallel Space and camera AI Eraser | Magic Portal, Magic Capsule, AI Eraser, AI camera processing and AI power saving; software and regional availability vary |
| Safety features | – | Maker-tested drops from 2 m onto smooth granite; coated battery and power management tested for standby, calls, contacts and messages at −30°C to 55°C, not an unrestricted operating guarantee |
| In the box | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, quick-start guide, protective film and warranty card; contents vary by market | Global maker list includes phone, SuperCharge adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, quick-start guide, TPU case, protective film and warranty card; market contents vary |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSM | 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM; second slot supports nano-SIM or eSIM on dual-SIM models, eSIM only on single-SIM models, depending on region and carrier | Dual nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz; hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | Supported | – |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0; OTG; USB-C headphones | USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning |
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