Honor 9A
#3088
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
#2428Category Breakdown
Honor 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
Performance
69.074.2
Camera
28.428.4
Display
56.569.9
Battery
33.735.9
Build
67.988.4
Connectivity
60.954.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.849.1
Summary
- The Honor 9A features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has a larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 9 Prime is powered by the Helio G80 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Helio P22 in the Honor 9A.
- Both phones have a similar camera setup with 13 MP rear cameras, but the Redmi 9 Prime includes additional lenses for ultrawide, macro, and depth photography.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Honor 9A at 5000 mAh and the Redmi 9 Prime slightly higher at 5020 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android 10, but the Honor 9A uses Magic UI 3.1, while the Redmi 9 Prime operates on MIUI 11, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality is also notable, as the Redmi 9 Prime includes Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, enhancing durability compared to the glass front of the Honor 9A.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
General
Release Date
2020, April 29
2020, August 04
Announced
2020, April 29
2020, August 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
185 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Space Blue, Mint Green, Matte Black, Sunrise Flare
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services
Android 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass