Honor 9 Lite vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 15/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't.
Honor 9 Lite
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Better portability (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 58 points higher (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (70/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (88/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (70/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (88/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.