Honor 9 Lite vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 15/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 230g).
Honor 9 Lite
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Lighter: 149g vs 230g
- Better portability (88/100 vs 39/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 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 Pura 80 Pro Max (88/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 3851 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1308x2880 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 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 Pura 80 Pro Max (88/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 58 points (73/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.