Honor 9 Lite vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 15/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 218g).
Honor 9 Lite
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 149g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $469
- Better portability (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (88/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $469 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $269. Honor 9 Lite was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (88/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 56 points (71/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.