Honor X9d vs Xiaomi POCO F7

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X9d compared with POCO F7
HonorX9dXiaomiPOCO F7
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025June 2025
Display
Screen size6.79″6.83″
Resolution2640 × 12002772 × 1280 (better)
Sharpness427 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness6,000 nits (better)3,200 nits
Display typeGlobal 8,300 mAh model; 6.79-inch flat AMOLED, 2640 × 12001.5K AMOLED, 68 billion colours, 8,000,000:1 contrast and 94.23% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density–447 ppi
Brightness detail800 nits typical, 1,800 nits HBM, 6,000 nits peak with corresponding full-screen video (Honor laboratory claim)700 nits typical, 1,700 nits high-brightness mode and 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protectionAluminosilicate glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresAdaptive 120 Hz maximum, DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours, 3,840 Hz PWM; dynamic dimming and circadian night displayDCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Wet Touch Display 2.0, Original Colour PRO, adaptive HDR, reading and Cycle Mode 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 6 Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU1× Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz, 4× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz; 4 nm processTSMC 4 nm, octa-core All-Big-Core architecture, up to 3.21 GHz; Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
GPU–Adreno 825
Storage type–LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Cooling3,490 mm² stainless-steel vapour chamber and 29,500 mm² total cooling area (Honor)6,000 mm² 3D dual-channel IceLoop system; 13 temperature sensors and 1,800 W/mK graphite thermal conductivity, as stated by the maker
Cameras
Main camera108 MP (better)50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP (better)
Main camera108 MP, ƒ/1.75, OISSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera5 MP, ƒ/2.2OV08F, 8 MP
Front camera16 MP, ƒ/2.45OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoomMain-camera portraits at 1×/26 mm and 2×/52 mm equivalent; no optical telephoto lens
Video recordingUp to 4K, 3840 × 2160; maker does not specify frame rates4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD or HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps
Front videoMaker describes 1080p recording and separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolutionFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresMoving Photo, Motion Sensing Capture, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time lapse, slow motion, Multi-Video, document scanning; AI Eraser, Eyes Open, reflection removal, cutout and upscaleDynamic shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, timed burst, Pro, panorama, long exposure, HDR, ShootSteady and video teleprompter; AI gallery editing features vary by software and region
Battery and charging
Battery8,300 mAh (better)6,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 90 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailGlobal 8,300 mAh typical, 8,100 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet Li-ion polymer; three-day mixed-use claim is Honor laboratory testing, not continuous video6,500 mAh typical in the UK specification; maker laboratory claims over 20 hours video playback and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 full charge cycles
Wired charging66 W with compatible original charger and cable90 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 80% charge in 30 minutes; up to 22.5 W reverse wired charging for compatible devices
Charges other devicesReverse wired charging supported; maker lists OTG output of 5 V/1.5 A–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193 g (better)215.7 g
Thickness7.76 mm (better)8.2 mm
Height × width161.9 × 76.1 mm163.1 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP69IP68
Materials–Glass back and CNC-machined aluminium alloy frame, as stated by the maker; maker specification controls Tech Advisor's conflicting plastic-back description
ColoursReddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest GreenBlack, White and Silver
Water resistance detailIP66, IP68 and IP69 to IEC 60529; IP69K to ISO 20653:2023; 2.5 m drop claim is controlled laboratory testing on smooth graniteIP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsFingerprint unlock and face recognitionIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
Sensors–Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, gyroscope and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo, Honor Sound 7.3; additional-volume mode for compatible usesDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Software updates–TechRadar reports four Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches at launch
AI featuresMagic Portal, writing tools and Gemini Live–
In the boxPhone, quick-start guide, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, warranty card and pre-applied protective film; SuperCharge adapter and TPU case depend on marketPhone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information in the UK specification; launch promotion supplied a separate 67 W adaptor gift, distinct from the phone's 90 W charging capability
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSMDual nano-SIM; 5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; Surge T1S antenna tuner
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 80 MHz and 1,024-QAM; hotspot and Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; Wi-Fi 7/6 availability depends on region, network and applicable software updates
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX AdaptiveBluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCSupportedSupported; regional functions vary
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0, OTG; digital USB-C headphonesUSB-C
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5

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