Honor 9 Lite vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y53t 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 186g).

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Honor 9 Lite by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 96
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 9 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 149g vs 186g

  • Better camera (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Vivo Y53t 5G scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 9 Lite and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 9 Lite: The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9 Lite Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 88000
Geekbench Single 215
Geekbench Multi 810
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 13
NFC no no
Dimensions 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 149 g 186 g
Price $200
Camera comparison
Honor 9 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9 Lite
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9 Lite
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 9 Lite
$200
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 9 Lite and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 67/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Vivo Y53t 5G edges out the Honor 9 Lite by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.