Honor 9 Lite vs OnePlus 16
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 15/100 (a 80-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
OnePlus 16
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Overall rating 15/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 80 points higher (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (95/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 149 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (95/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 80 points (95/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus 16?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.