Honor 9 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $200 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 15/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $840
- Better portability (88/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 74 points higher (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (88/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Honor 9 Lite was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (88/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 74 points (89/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.