Honor 9 Lite vs OnePlus 13
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 leads — 84/100 vs 15/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
OnePlus 13
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Better portability (88/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the OnePlus 13, the OnePlus 13 scores 69 points higher (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 leads (83/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, OnePlus 13 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (88/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | OnePlus 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3145582 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9700 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 13
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Honor 9 Lite was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 (88/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus 13?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the OnePlus 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.