Honor 9 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 15/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 7.6mm).
Honor 9 Lite
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Lighter: 149g vs 155g
- Overall rating 15/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 74 points higher (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (96/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (96/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 88/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 74 points (89/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.