Honor 9 Lite vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $200 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 15/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 214g).
Honor 9 Lite
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Lighter: 149g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $750
- Better portability (88/100 vs 48/100)
- 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 (57/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 52 points higher (67/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (88/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 3851 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $750 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $550. Honor 9 Lite was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (57/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (88/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 52 points (67/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.