Honor 9 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 15/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 168g).
Honor 9 Lite
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Lighter: 149g vs 168g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 51 points higher (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (29/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100; 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 S23 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (75/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 5311 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $599. Honor 9 Lite was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (75/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (67/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 51 points (66/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.