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Huawei Honor 9 (2017) review

Android OS v7.0 (Nougat)
HiSilicon Kirin 960
Mali-G71 MP8
4 GB / 64 GB
5.15 inches (1080 x 1920 px)
12 MP, 3968 x 2976 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization

Huawei announced the launch of the Honor 9 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Honor 9 phone with 5.15 inches display, HiSilicon Kirin 960 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Honor 9 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.15 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (1080 x 1920 px).

Huawei Honor 9 specifications

BrandHuawei
NameHonor 9
ModelSTF-AL10
Release date2017

Body

The weight of Huawei Honor 9 is about 5.47 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (5.8 x 2.79 x 0.29 inches).

Weight5.47 oz
Dimensions5.8 x 2.79 x 0.29 inches
Colorsblue, gold, gray
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Huawei Honor 9 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v7.0 (Nougat)
SoCHiSilicon Kirin 960
CPUOcta-core, Quad-core 2.36 GHz Cortex-A73, Quad-core 1.84 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G71 MP8

Display

The size of Honor 9 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.15 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.15 inches IPS display of Huawei Honor 9 with 1080 x 1920 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.15 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Huawei Honor 9 (4 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (64 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM4 GB
Internal storage64 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Honor 9 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Honor 9 has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Selfie camera8 MP
Main camera12 MP, 3968 x 2976 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The Huawei Honor 9 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Honor 9 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The Honor 9 phone doesn't have built-in FM radio.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv4.2, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
FM radiono
USBUSB Type-C
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Honor 9 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Honor 9 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Honor 9 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Honor 9 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM, Fast charging, Dual camera setup

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Honor 9, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Huawei Honor 9 pictures

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Huawei Honor 9 / STF-AL10

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