Overall Score
43.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#3088)43.8
Performance(#3308)69.0
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#2614)60.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor 9A
Short Review
- The Honor 9A features a glass front and plastic back with a plastic frame, measuring 159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm and weighing 185g.
- It has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 278 ppi and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, delivering adequate performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera setup consists of a 13 MP main sensor, a 5 MP ultrawide, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The device is equipped with a substantial 5000mAh battery, supporting long usage without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 10 with Magic UI 3.1, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a headphone jack and NFC support.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port.
- The phone is available in Black, Blue, and Green colors.
- It does not support 5G connectivity and lacks HDR on its display.
- Overall, the Honor 9A provides a balanced set of features for basic smartphone usage.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, April 29
Announced2020, April 29
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity