Honor X9d vs Xiaomi POCO F7
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| HonorX9d | XiaomiPOCO F7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2025 | June 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.79″ | 6.83″ |
| Resolution | 2640 × 1200 | 2772 × 1280 (better) |
| Sharpness | 427 pixels per inch | 447 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,000 nits (better) | 3,200 nits |
| Display type | Global 8,300 mAh model; 6.79-inch flat AMOLED, 2640 × 1200 | 1.5K AMOLED, 68 billion colours, 8,000,000:1 contrast and 94.23% screen-to-body ratio |
| Pixel density | – | 447 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 800 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 protection | Aluminosilicate glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | Adaptive 120 Hz maximum, DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours, 3,840 Hz PWM; dynamic dimming and circadian night display | DCI-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 | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | 1× Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz, 4× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz; 4 nm process | TSMC 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 |
| Cooling | 3,490 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 camera | 108 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 108 MP, ƒ/1.75, OIS | Sony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels |
| Ultra wide camera | 5 MP, ƒ/2.2 | OV08F, 8 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP, ƒ/2.45 | OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens |
| Zoom | Up to 10× digital zoom | Main-camera portraits at 1×/26 mm and 2×/52 mm equivalent; no optical telephoto lens |
| Video recording | Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160; maker does not specify frame rates | 4K 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 video | Maker describes 1080p recording and separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution | Full HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps |
| Camera features | Moving Photo, Motion Sensing Capture, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time lapse, slow motion, Multi-Video, document scanning; AI Eraser, Eyes Open, reflection removal, cutout and upscale | Dynamic 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 | ||
| Battery | 8,300 mAh (better) | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 66 W | Up to 90 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Global 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 video | 6,500 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 charging | 66 W with compatible original charger and cable | 90 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 80% charge in 30 minutes; up to 22.5 W reverse wired charging for compatible devices |
| Charges other devices | Reverse wired charging supported; maker lists OTG output of 5 V/1.5 A | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 193 g (better) | 215.7 g |
| Thickness | 7.76 mm (better) | 8.2 mm |
| Height × width | 161.9 × 76.1 mm | 163.1 × 77.9 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
| Materials | – | Glass back and CNC-machined aluminium alloy frame, as stated by the maker; maker specification controls Tech Advisor's conflicting plastic-back description |
| Colours | Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest Green | Black, White and Silver |
| Water resistance detail | IP66, IP68 and IP69 to IEC 60529; IP69K to ISO 20653:2023; 2.5 m drop claim is controlled laboratory testing on smooth granite | IP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint unlock and face recognition | In-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 |
| Speakers | Stereo, Honor Sound 7.3; additional-volume mode for compatible uses | Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15 | Xiaomi 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 features | Magic Portal, writing tools and Gemini Live | – |
| In the box | Phone, quick-start guide, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, warranty card and pre-applied protective film; SuperCharge adapter and TPU case depend on market | Phone, 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 network | 5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA and GSM | Dual 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 |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 80 MHz and 1,024-QAM; hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-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 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0 |
| NFC | Supported | Supported; regional functions vary |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0, OTG; digital USB-C headphones | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5 |
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