The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 9S, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 161 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 233
- against 199
Nokia 4.2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Usable Surface
- 76.6 %
- against 73.8 %
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 795
- against 723
- Display Diagonal
- 5.71″
- against 5.45″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 Best value | 199 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 795 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core processor with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 400 GB |
Design
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 149 mm |
| Weight | 144 g Best value | 161 g |
| Usable Surface | 73.8 % | 76.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ | 5.71″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi | 295 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 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, UMTS, 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 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.43 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.45 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.53 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 9S | 4.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | DUA-LX9 | TA-1184, TA-1133, TA-1149, TA-1150, TA-1157, TA-1152 |
