Honor 9 Lite vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $200 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 10/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 88,000); the OnePlus Ace 6 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 Ace 6
- Lighter: 149g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $399
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 88000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 55 points higher (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (31/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (31/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 88000 | 3391399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9300 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $200 | $399 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9 Lite and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Honor 9 Lite by 97.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $199. Honor 9 Lite is cheaper by $199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (73/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (31/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (79/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (100/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 55 points (65/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.