Honor 9 Lite vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; estimated prices are $200 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 54/100 vs 10/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,545,677 vs 88,000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 200g).
Honor 9 Lite
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Lighter: 149g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $250
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 93/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2545677 vs 88000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 44 points higher (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (27/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (27/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 88000 | 2545677 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 7478 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $200 | $250 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 Lite and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Honor 9 Lite by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Honor 9 Lite is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (49/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (27/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (66/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (96/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 44 points (54/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on camera score (27/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (49/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.