Honor 9 Lite vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Honor 9 Lite (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $200 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 15/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor 9 Lite
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $760
- Overall rating 15/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 9 Lite vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 69 points higher (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 9 Lite — 0/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | Honor 9 Lite | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 8431 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×71.9×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 149 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $760 |
Honor 9 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 9 Lite
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $560. Honor 9 Lite was $560 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (89/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite (77/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 Lite by 69 points (84/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 Lite and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 Lite or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 Lite over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Honor 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.