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Huawei

Huawei Honor 9S

3.0 NeoScore #5578 of 6246

Launched April 2020

Overview

NeoScore

3.0

#5578 of 6246

Design & display
5.3
Performance & hardware
1.9
Camera
2.8
Connectivity
3.9
Battery & charging
2.2

Strengths

  • At 144 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
  • At 8.4 mm thick, it is slimmer than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Its 3,020 mAh battery has less capacity than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its 10 W charging is slower than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its AnTuTu score is lower than that of most phones of its time.
Display
5.45″IPS LCD720 × 1,440 px
Design
144 g70.9 mm146.5 mm8.4 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio P22Octa-Core2 GB RAM32 GB
AnTuTu
95,000Better than 23% of phones
Battery
3,020 mAh10 W
Cameras
8 Mpx · f/2selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Software
Android 10

Editorial report

Huawei Honor 9S technical sheet

The Honor 9S may suit buyers looking for a compact, lightweight phone, provided they accept a battery with less capacity than most phones of its time. At 144 g, it is among the lightest of its era, and its body measures 146.5 mm tall and 70.9 mm wide. The 5.45-inch IPS LCD display has a 720 × 1440 px resolution; its 295 ppi density is below average, a drawback for anyone who puts screen detail first.

The available configuration pairs 2 GB of RAM with 32 GB of storage. Both figures are lower than those of most phones of its time, and its AnTuTu score is also worse than most. Storage is expandable. Android 10 and the lack of Google Services are further considerations when weighing its software and app options.

The rear camera has 8 MP and an f/2 aperture, which is worse than most phones of its time, and it has no optical image stabilization. Overall, its camera is among the weakest of its era. The 3,020 mAh battery and 10 W charging are also below what most phones of its time offer. In return, the phone has dual Nano-SIM support and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

The Honor 9S earns a NeoScore of 3.0 and is among the weakest phones of its time overall. It makes the most sense for buyers who value low weight and compact dimensions more than battery capacity, camera specifications and performance.

Technical index

NeoScore

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2.96 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

2 GB / 32 GB / Global

Design & display

5.3

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 295 ppi
4.9
Display Features Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
1.0
Weight 144 g
10.0
Usable Surface 73 %
4.4
Body Thickness 8.4 mm
7.2

Performance & hardware

1.9

AnTuTu Score 95,000
0.5
RAM Capacity 2 GB
1.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 32 GB
1.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
4.1

Camera

2.8

Aperture f/2
7.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 8 Mpx
3.0
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
0.0

Connectivity

3.9

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage
0.5
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
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
2.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2
3.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

2.2

Battery Capacity 3,020 mAh
3.5
Fast Charge Power 10 W
2.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
0.0

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Design & display
5.26
Performance & hardware
1.85
Camera
2.75
Connectivity
3.88
Battery & charging
2.19
NeoScore rank
#5578 / 6246

Huawei

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio P22
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
32 GB
AnTuTu Score
95,000
CPU Description
4x Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
2 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v8

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Red
Body Thickness
8.4 mm
Body Width
70.9 mm
Body Height
146.5 mm
Weight
144 g
Usable Surface
73 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
3,020 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
18:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
5.45″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,440 px
Display Pixel Density
295 ppi
Display Features
Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 10
OS Family
Android
OS Version
10
Google Services
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
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
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, EDR, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, EDR, LE

Honor 9S

Camera system

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

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

Front Camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
2 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
32 GB
Market codes
Global

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