Honor X9 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 195g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 680 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Honor X9 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite edges out the Honor X9 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G over the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (41/100 vs 31/100).