Honor Magic4 Lite vs Honor X9a

The Honor Magic4 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X9a leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9a has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.

The Honor X9a edges out the Honor Magic4 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Lite
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 43
Design 63
Value for money 55
Honor X9a
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 44
Design 81
Value for money 86
What makes Honor Magic4 Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Honor X9a better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 189g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 Lite vs the Honor X9a, the Honor X9a scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a leads (39/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a leads (86/100 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 — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a and the Honor Magic4 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (86/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic4 Lite: The Honor Magic4 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Honor X9a: The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic4 Lite Honor X9a
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015 592015
Geekbench Single 905 905
Geekbench Multi 2003 2003
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 Android 12, Magic UI 6.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm
Weight 189 g 175 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Lite
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Honor X9a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Lite
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X9a
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Lite
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Honor X9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 Lite and Honor X9a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
30/100
592015 AnTuTu
Honor X9a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
36/100
592015 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4 Lite
Price unknown
Honor X9a
$350
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 — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor X9a is a bit better (39/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X9a and the Honor Magic4 Lite are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (81/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Lite (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Lite or the Honor X9a?

The Honor X9a edges out the Honor Magic4 Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Lite and the Honor X9a?

The Honor Magic4 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Honor X9a — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Lite or the Honor X9a?

The Honor X9a leads on camera score (39/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Lite over the Honor X9a?

The Honor Magic4 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X9a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.