The software is different for sure, you could do many things on the 9" without connecting your phone to Android Auto/ Carplay, on the 7" there's almost nothing you can do except listening to the radio. In the 9" you can change many of the safety related features I believe. The diagnosis screen...
Comparing your pictures to https://www.ebay.com/itm/234392685649 , the connector/ports looks to be very different across the 2 models. Is the photo which shows the ports in the ebay link from the radio and your photo is from the 9" touring screen and not the radio?
Previously when I tried I couldnt get the head unit to change modes. Maybe I'll try again. Previously when I connected it to my Mac, it just charges my Mac. I will give it a go again and report back if I see something different after setting it to one or the either.
Plugging my phone in (with...
In the same boat as you, finding out how the 7" display is possibly not even android and is a night and day difference compared to the 9" which has a lot more going on with it (and also wireless connectivity). The most disappointing part of the car really.
I'm also looking for the possibility...