Side-by-side technical data
Honor 8S (2020) vs Honor 9S
Comparison between Honor 8S (2020) and Honor 9S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 9S, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 8S (2020), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Usable Surface
- 78.1 %
- against 73.8 %
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 332
- against 233
Honor 9S, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio A22 | 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 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 56,445 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 332 Best value | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,145 Best value | 723 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Navy, Black, Green | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.8 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 147.1 mm | 146.5 mm |
| Weight | 146 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.1 % Best value | 73.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh | 3,020 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.71″ Best value | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi | 295 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 8S (2020) | 9S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | DUA-LX9 |
