Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Honor 9A vs Huawei Y9s
Comparison between Huawei Honor 9A and Huawei Y9s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Honor 9A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 206 g
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Huawei Y9s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 391 ppi
- against 278 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 84.7 %
- against 81 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Huawei Kirin 710F |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 95,000 | 144,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 352 |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5 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 | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 159.1 mm | 163.1 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 206 g |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 84.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.59″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 278 ppi | 391 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPS | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | 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 Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | — | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Honor 9A | Y9s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | STK-L21, STK-LX3, STK-L22 |
