Honor 9 Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $200 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 15/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 149g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $548
- Better portability (88/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 60 points higher (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (35/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (88/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $348. Honor 9 Lite was $348 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (35/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (88/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 60 points (75/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.