Side-by-side technical data
Honor 30S vs Honor 8S (2020) vs Honor 9S
Comparison between Honor 30S, Honor 8S (2020) and Honor 9S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Honor 30S is the clear choice for more screen, performance, and camera hardware: it has a 6.5″ display, 8 GB of RAM, and 5G connectivity. Honor 8S (2020) is ahead of Honor 9S in performance, while the 9S is the buy only if it costs less.
The 30S shows more content and detail with 1080 × 2400 px and 405 ppi, versus 720 × 1520 px and 295 ppi on the 8S (2020), and 720 × 1440 px and 295 ppi on the 9S. It also has more usable surface at 83.8%, versus 78.1% and 73.8%. The 8S and 9S are more compact: 147.1 × 70.8 mm and 146.5 × 70.9 mm, against 162.3 × 75 mm for the 30S.
For photography, the 30S combines a 64 MP main camera, 4K recording, a telephoto camera, and an ultrawide camera; the 8S (2020) has 13 MP and the 9S 8 MP, with neither rival offering those two extra cameras. The 30S also has a 16 MP front camera, versus 5 MP on each rival. Its 4000 mAh battery exceeds the other two phones’ 3020 mAh, while 256 GB and UFS 2.1 storage outpace 64 GB and 32 GB with eMMC 5.1.
Honor 30S
Honor 30S is the better buy for more screen, performance, camera hardware, and 5G connectivity.
Honor 9S
Honor 9S is the better buy only if it costs less: it does not beat Honor 8S (2020) on any important everyday difference.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 30S, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 30S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,020 mAh · 3,020 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 3 GB · 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n · Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1 · eMMC 5.1
Honor 8S (2020), if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 332
- against 233
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,145
- against 723
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.36 GHz Best value | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 373,768 | 56,445 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 332 Best value | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,145 Best value | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.36 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.22 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Multicolor, Red | Navy, Black, Green | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 70.8 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 147.1 mm | 146.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 146 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.8 % Best value | 78.1 % | 73.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,020 mAh | 3,020 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 5 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 5.71″ | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,520 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 295 ppi | 295 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, HDR10, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 30S | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CDY-AN90, CDY-AN95, CDY-TN90 | — | DUA-LX9 |
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