Honor 9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $200 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 15/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A37 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 180g).
Honor 9 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Lighter: 149g vs 180g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Better portability (88/100 vs 78/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 38 points higher (53/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (48/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (60/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 3346 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $50. Honor 9 Lite was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (60/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (68/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (34/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (48/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 38 points (53/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.