Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Honor 9S vs Nokia 3.1 A
Comparison between Huawei Honor 9S and Nokia 3.1 A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Honor 9S, if you care about…
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 156 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 73 %
- against 69.8 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9.4 mm
Nokia 3.1 A, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 504 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 95,000 | — |
| CPU Description | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 146.5 mm | 152.7 mm |
| Weight | 144 g Best value | 156 g |
| Usable Surface | 73 % Best value | 69.8 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,020 mAh Best value | 2,990 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.45″ | 5.45″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 295 ppi | 295 ppi |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Touchscreen, IPS LCD |
Sensor
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 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 B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.11 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.81 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Honor 9S | 3.1 A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | TA1140 |
