Honor 9 Lite vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $200 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 15/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 229g).
Honor 9 Lite
Huawei Pura X Max
- Lighter: 149g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $1520
- Better portability (88/100 vs 58/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 55 points higher (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100; 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 X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (88/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 6200 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $1520 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $1320. Honor 9 Lite was $1320 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (55/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (88/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 55 points (70/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.