Honor 9 Lite vs OnePlus 15
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 61/100 vs 10/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,621,671 vs 88,000); the OnePlus 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 213g).
Honor 9 Lite
OnePlus 15
- Lighter: 149g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3621671 vs 88000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 51 points higher (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (34/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (34/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 88000 | 3621671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9300 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $200 | $799 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 Lite and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Honor 9 Lite by 97.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $599. Honor 9 Lite is cheaper by $599.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (34/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (48/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (100/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (96/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OnePlus 15 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the OnePlus 15?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for active users.