Honor 9 Lite vs Honor 9i
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 9i leads — 20/100 vs 15/100 (a 5-point difference).
Honor 9 Lite
Honor 9i
- Lighter: 149g vs 152g
- Better portability (88/100 vs 87/100)
- Better camera (13/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (62/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Honor 9i, the Honor 9i scores 5 points higher (20/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 9i and the Honor 9 Lite are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite and the Honor 9i are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Honor 9i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 810 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 152 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (62/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 9i and the Honor 9 Lite are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite and the Honor 9i are nearly equal (88/100 vs 87/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor 9i?
The Honor 9i edges out the Honor 9 Lite by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Honor 9i?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Honor 9i — 20/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Honor 9i?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use.