Honor 9 Lite vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 15/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 205g).
Honor 9 Lite
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 149g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Better portability (88/100 vs 56/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 73 points higher (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Honor Magic8 — 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (88/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $625 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $425. Honor 9 Lite was $425 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (88/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.