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 Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 15/100 (a 71-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 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 15
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (88/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 71 points higher (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Honor 9 Lite was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (88/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 71 points (86/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus 15?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.