Honor 9 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 15/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 199g).
Honor 9 Lite
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 149g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Better portability (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 73 points higher (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (88/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $899 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $699. Honor 9 Lite was $699 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (88/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 73 points (88/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.