Honor 9 Lite vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $200 and $1050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 15/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 239g).
Honor 9 Lite
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Lighter: 149g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1050
- Better portability (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (74/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (88/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2101808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 6200 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1050 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $850. Honor 9 Lite was $850 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (88/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 59 points (74/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.