Honor 9 Lite vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 15/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9 Lite doesn't; the Honor 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (149g vs 213g).
Honor 9 Lite
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 149g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $771
- Better portability (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 68 points higher (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (88/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 10104 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 149 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $771 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $571. Honor 9 Lite was $571 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (88/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 68 points (83/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.