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Honor 9A

4.5 NeoScore #3762 of 6247

Launched May 2020

Overview

NeoScore

4.5

#3762 of 6247

Design & display
4.8
Performance & hardware
3.1
Camera
4.8
Connectivity
4.3
Battery & charging
5.7

Strengths

  • Its 5,000 mAh battery has more capacity than that of most phones launched around the same time.
  • At 185 g, it is slightly lighter than average for phones launched around the same time.

Weak points

  • Its 278 ppi pixel density is below average for phones launched around the same time.
  • Its 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are lower than those of most phones launched around the same time.
  • Its 13 MP camera resolution is below average for phones launched around the same time.
Display
6.3″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design
185 g74.1 mm159.1 mm9 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio P22Octa-Core3 GB RAM64 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/1.85 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

Honor 9A technical sheet

The Honor 9A suits buyers looking for a basic phone with a large-capacity battery; the main compromise is a low-resolution display alongside below-average performance. Its 6.3″ IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 × 1600 px and a pixel density of 278 ppi, below average for phones launched around the same time. The 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are also lower than those of most phones from that time, though storage is expandable.

The 5,000 mAh battery is a standout: it has more capacity than the batteries in most phones launched around the same time. At 185 g, the phone is slightly lighter than average. The camera setup pairs a 13 MP camera with a 5 MP ultrawide camera; the 13 MP resolution is below average for phones of its time. Video recording goes up to 1080p, with HDR and phase-detection autofocus among the listed camera features.

Connectivity is worse than on most phones launched around the same time. The Honor 9A includes 4G, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3.5 mm audio jack, along with Dual Nano-SIM support and Android 10. With a NeoScore of 4.5, it is a basic option for buyers who value battery capacity and can accept a less-detailed display, limited memory, and a modest camera.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.47 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

9A

Design & display

4.8

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 278 ppi
4.3
Display Features IPS LCD, Touchscreen
0.0
Weight 185 g
7.5
Usable Surface 81.3 %
6.9
Body Thickness 9 mm
6.0

Performance & hardware

3.1

RAM Capacity 3 GB
2.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
4.1
RAM Type DDR4
5.0

Camera

4.8

Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
0.0

Connectivity

4.3

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG
1.5
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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
2.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
6.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.7

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Battery Features Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
4.82
Performance & hardware
3.14
Camera
4.84
Connectivity
4.28
Battery & charging
5.67
NeoScore rank
#3762 / 6247

Honor

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio P22
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
233
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
723
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
3 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Body Thickness
9 mm
Body Width
74.1 mm
Body Height
159.1 mm
Weight
185 g
Usable Surface
81.3 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po
Battery Features
Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.3″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
278 ppi
Display Features
IPS LCD, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG
USB Version
microUSB
Max. download speed
150 Mbps
Max. upload speed
50 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
MOA-LX9N

9A

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Optical Zoom
0 x
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
2

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

Front Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR

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