Honor 9 Lite vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 15/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $730
- Overall rating 15/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 78 points higher (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (95/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 149 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $530. Honor 9 Lite was $530 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (95/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 78 points (93/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.