The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 9C, if you care about…
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 192.3 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.4 mm
vivo Y20s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 142,156 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 319 | — |
| 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 four Kryo 240 cores at up to 1.8 GHz and four Kryo 240 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 176 g Best value | 192.3 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.4 % Best value | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.51″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 9C | Y20s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AKA-L29 | — |
