The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 8, if you care about…
- Usable Surface
- 72.5 %
- against 70 %
Honor 9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,200 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,479 :1
- against 1,243 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | HiSilicon Kirin 950 | HiSilicon Kirin 960 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 | Mali-G71 MP8 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 156,984 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4 × 2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
Design
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Blue, Gold | Grey, Blue, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.5 mm |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 145.5 mm | 147.3 mm |
| Weight | 153 g Best value | 155 g |
| Usable Surface | 72.5 % Best value | 70 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ Best value | 5.15″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 423 ppi | 428 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,243 :1 | 1,479 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensors
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.45 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | FRD-L19 FRD-L14, FRD-L04, FRD-AL00, FRD-TL00, FRD-AL10, FRD-L09, FRD-L02, FRD-L19, FRD-L14, FRD-DL00 | STF-AL00, STF-AL10, STF-TL10, STF-L09, STF-L09S |
