Honor 9 Lite vs Redmi K100
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 15/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Redmi K100
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 234g
- Better portability (88/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 58 points higher (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (88/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 149 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (88/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 58 points (73/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Redmi K100?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.