Honor 9 Lite vs Honor Win RT
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $384. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 76/100 vs 15/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 229g).
Honor 9 Lite
Honor Win RT
- Lighter: 149g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $384
- Better portability (88/100 vs 38/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Honor Win RT, the Honor Win RT scores 61 points higher (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Honor Win RT — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (88/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3475149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 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 | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $384 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $184. Honor 9 Lite was $184 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (93/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (45/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (88/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 61 points (76/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Honor Win RT?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Honor Win RT — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (93/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Honor Win RT?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.