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; launch prices were $200 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 15/100 (a 51-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Better portability (88/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- 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 (84/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 51 points higher (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (88/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2536961 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Honor 9 Lite was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (88/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 51 points (66/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.