Honor 9 Lite vs Poco F8 Pro
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 15/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 199g).
Honor 9 Lite
Poco F8 Pro
- Lighter: 149g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $529
- Better portability (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 64 points higher (79/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Poco F8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (88/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $529 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $329. Honor 9 Lite was $329 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (70/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (88/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 64 points (79/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.