Google Pixel 9 vs Honor 9 Lite
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659; estimated prices are $799 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 10/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 88,000); the Google Pixel 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 198g).
Google Pixel 9
Honor 9 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 88000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 149g vs 198g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Honor 9 Lite, the Google Pixel 9 scores 40 points higher (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (75/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (33/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Honor 9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 88000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 810 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 149 g | |
| Price | $799 | $200 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Honor 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads Honor 9 Lite by 1674.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $599. Honor 9 Lite is cheaper by $599.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (25/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (75/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (33/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor 9 Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 40 points (50/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Honor 9 Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor 9 Lite — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor 9 Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Honor 9 Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Honor 9 Lite?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.