Honor 9 Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 15/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $429
- Better portability (88/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 62 points higher (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (56/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (88/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9119 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Honor 9 Lite was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (56/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (88/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 62 points (77/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.