Honor 9 Lite vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 15/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 226g).
Honor 9 Lite
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 149g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Better portability (88/100 vs 43/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 72 points higher (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (93/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (96/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (88/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $899 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Launch price difference: $699. Honor 9 Lite was $699 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (93/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (96/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (88/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 72 points (87/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.