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Huawei Honor 9C (2020) review

Android OS v10.0
HiSilicon Kirin 710A
Mali-G51 MP4
4 GB / 64 GB
6.3 inches (720 x 1560 px)
48 + 8 + 2 MP, 8000 x 6000 px, autofocus

Huawei announced the launch of the Honor 9C smartphone in 2020. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Honor 9C phone with 6.3 inches display, HiSilicon Kirin 710A chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Honor 9C comes with Android OS v10.0 out of the box, and a Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 6.3 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1560 px).

Huawei Honor 9C specifications

BrandHuawei
NameHonor 9C
ModelAKA-L29
Release date2020

Body

The weight of Huawei Honor 9C is about 6.21 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (6.29 x 3 x 0.32 inches).

Weight6.21 oz
Dimensions6.29 x 3 x 0.32 inches
Colorsblack, blue
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Huawei Honor 9C comes with Android OS v10.0 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 v10.0
SoCHiSilicon Kirin 710A
CPUOcta-core, Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G51 MP4

Display

The size of Honor 9C screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6.3 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 6.3 inches IPS display of Huawei Honor 9C with 720 x 1560 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size6.3 inches
Resolution720 x 1560 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Huawei Honor 9C (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 9C 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.

Selfie camera8 MP
Main camera48 + 8 + 2 MP, 8000 x 6000 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Huawei Honor 9C 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 9C 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
Bluetoothv5.0
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCno
FM radiono
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Honor 9C isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Ion 4000 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 9C 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 9C 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 9C 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 doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM, EMUI 10

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 9C, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Huawei Honor 9C pictures

Huawei Honor 9C photo Huawei Honor 9C photo
Huawei Honor 9C / AKA-L29

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