The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 9C, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,400 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Honor 20e, if you care about…
- 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Display Pixel Density
- 415 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Weight
- 164 g
- against 176 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 352
- against 319
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710A | Huawei Kirin 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 138,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 319 | 352 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,125 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 154.8 mm |
| Weight | 176 g | 164 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.4 % | 83.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ Best value | 6.21″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 415 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Single 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 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, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 9C | 20e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AKA-L29 | — |
