Honor 9 vs OnePlus 13T
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
OnePlus 13T
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Better portability (88/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 vs the OnePlus 13T, the OnePlus 13T scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 0/100, OnePlus 13T — 62/100; 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 OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (91/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (53/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (88/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | OnePlus 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 3173674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 6260 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and OnePlus 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Honor 9 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Honor 9 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (91/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (53/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (65/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (88/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the OnePlus 13T?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OnePlus 13T — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 over the OnePlus 13T?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.