POCO X7 ProvsHonor Magic7 Lite
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
POCO X7 Pro wins
Verdict
POCO X7 Pro wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
POCO X7 Pro is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 399, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- POCO X7 Pro takes Performance — led by performance score (1,500,000 pts).
- Honor Magic7 Lite takes Display — led by peak brightness (4,000 nits).
- Honor Magic7 Lite takes Camera — led by video score (87 pts).
- POCO X7 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (90 W).
- Too close to call between POCO X7 Pro and Honor Magic7 Lite.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,500,000 pts vs 550,000 pts.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose POCO X7 Pro if you want faster charging — 90 W vs 66 W.
Choose Honor Magic7 Lite if you want…
- Choose Honor Magic7 Lite if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Honor Magic7 Lite if you want a sharper screen — 431 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- Choose Honor Magic7 Lite if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 4,000 nits vs 3,200 nits.
- Choose Honor Magic7 Lite if you want better video quality — 87 pts vs 83 pts.
- Choose Honor Magic7 Lite if you want a better camera — 116 pts vs 108 pts.
- Choose Honor Magic7 Lite if you want longer battery life — 6,600 mAh vs 6,000 mAh.
At a glance
- POCO X7 Pro
- Honor Magic7 Lite
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
POCO X7 Pro
Choose POCO X7 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 399, the lowest price in this group.
Honor Magic7 Lite
Choose Honor Magic7 Lite if price matters most. It costs USD 399.
Pros & cons
POCO X7 Pro
- Near-flagship chipset
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 90 W charging
- Average cameras
- Plastic build
- Software ads
Honor Magic7 Lite
- 6,600 mAh battery
- Durable build
- Bright display
- Slow chipset
- 66 W charging
- Average cameras