9 Lite
Glass-back budget 2017.
The Honor 9 Lite is a budget Honor smartphone released Dec 2017, with a launch price of $200. It pairs the Kirin 659 with a 5.65" FHD+ display, a capable main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 65/100 — Honor 9 Lite. Standout strengths: quad dual-cam at $200. and glass back budget. Main trade-off: kirin 659 mid.
Honor 9 Lite.
9 Lite brought quad dual-cam + glass back to $200 — Honor's 2017 popular budget.
Read the full review- Quad dual-cam at $200.
- Glass back budget.
- 18:9 FHD+.
- 149 g light.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the 9 Lite compares
| 9 Lite | Y100 | Honor Magic 6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Chipset | Kirin 659 | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| Display | 5.65" FHD+ | 6.38" AMOLED 90 Hz | 6.78" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP · f/1.8 | 108 MP |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh | 5,300 mAh |
| Launch price | $200 | $269 | $330 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the 9 Lite released?
The 9 Lite was released in Dec 2017.
How much does the 9 Lite cost?
The 9 Lite launched at $200 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the 9 Lite screen size and type?
The 9 Lite has a 5.65" FHD+ display.
What chipset does the 9 Lite use?
The 9 Lite is powered by the Kirin 659 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the 9 Lite have?
The 9 Lite ships with 3 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the 9 Lite battery capacity?
The 9 Lite has a 3,000 mAh battery.
What colours does the 9 Lite come in?
The 9 Lite is available in 4 colours: Black, Blue, Gray, Gold.
Is the 9 Lite worth buying?
9 Lite brought quad dual-cam + glass back to $200 — Honor's 2017 popular budget. SpecEagle gives the 9 Lite an editorial score of 65/100.
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