Overall Score
37.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#3982)37.1
Performance(#2745)75.0
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4542)47.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor 9C
Short Review
- The Honor 9C features a sleek design with dimensions of 159.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm and a weight of 176g, available in black and blue.
- It sports a 6.39-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, offering a density of approximately 269 ppi.
- Powered by the Kirin 710A chipset, it utilizes an octa-core CPU and Mali-G51 MP4 GPU, ensuring decent performance with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p.
- The front-facing camera is 8 MP, suitable for selfies.
- A 4000 mAh battery provides sufficient power, though it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 10 with EMUI 10.1, it does not support Google Play Services.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device includes a headphone jack, enhancing audio versatility.
- Overall, the Honor 9C combines functional design with adequate specifications for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, April 29
Announced2020, April 29
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.39"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetKirin 710A (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
Memory64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (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
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions159.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.29 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight176 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass