Side-by-side technical data
Honor 8A (2020) vs Honor 9S
Comparison between Honor 8A (2020) and Honor 9S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 8A (2020), ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 8A (2020), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Usable Surface
- 79.2 %
- against 73.8 %
Honor 9S, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 150 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 233
- against 164
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 233 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 Best value | 723 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.3 mm | 146.5 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79.2 % Best value | 73.8 % |
Battery
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh | 3,020 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.09″ Best value | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 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 | 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, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 8A (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | DUA-LX9 |
