Honor 7X vs Honor 9 Lite
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Honor 7X and the Honor 9 Lite, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| Price | $3,988 | $50 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,340 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.93 in | 5.65 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 149 g |
| Released | Oct 2017 | Dec 2017 |
Summary: Honor 7X is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera. Honor 9 Lite is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Honor 7X is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Honor 9 Lite is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.93 inches | 5.65 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~428 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | — |
| Protection | Unspecified glass | 2.5D curved glass |
Platform
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 5.1 (upgradable to EMUI 8.0) | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 | Mali-T830 MP2 |
Memory
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Dual: 13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF + 2 MP, depth sensor |
Selfie Camera
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Features | Basic features | Portrait mode, gesture control shooting |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | Dual: 13 MP, f/2.0 + 2 MP, depth sensor |
Battery
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3340 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard 10W charging | 10W (5V/2A) |
Body
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.5 x 75.3 x 7.6 mm | 151 x 71.9 x 7.6 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 165 g | 149 g (5.26 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back and frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (market dependent) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Honor 7X | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|
| Announced | October 2017 (China), December 2017 (Global) | 2017, December |
| Status | Available. Released 2017, December | Available. Released 2018, January |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Honor 7X or Honor 9 Lite?
Honor 7X — 3,340 mAh for the Honor 7X versus 3,000 mAh for the Honor 9 Lite.
Which is lighter, Honor 7X or Honor 9 Lite?
Honor 9 Lite — 165 g for the Honor 7X versus 149 g for the Honor 9 Lite.
Which is newer, Honor 7X or Honor 9 Lite?
Honor 9 Lite — Oct 2017 for the Honor 7X versus Dec 2017 for the Honor 9 Lite.
Is the Honor 7X or the Honor 9 Lite rated higher?
We rate the Honor 7X 7/10 and the Honor 9 Lite 7/10.
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