Honor 9
2017 dual-cam Kirin 960 refresh.
The Honor 9 is a mid-range Honor smartphone released Jun 2017, with a launch price of $430. It pairs the Kirin 960 with a 5.15" FHD display, a Dual 20 MP mono + 12 MP RGB main camera and a large battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — Honor 9. Standout strengths: kirin 960 = mate 9 power at lower price. and 12+20 mp dual cam with mono sensor. Main trade-off: 3,200 mah average.
Honor 9.
Honor's 2017 Honor 9 brought Kirin 960 + 12+20 MP dual cam + 6 GB RAM at $430 — Mate 9 power on Honor budget.
Read the full review- Kirin 960 = Mate 9 power at lower price.
- 12+20 MP dual cam with mono sensor.
- Front fingerprint.
- 6 GB RAM option.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Honor 9 compares
| Honor 9 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Magic 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Kirin 960 | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 5.15" FHD | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.73" curved AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | Dual 20 MP mono + 12 MP RGB | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | — | 4,352 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Launch price | $430 | $1,099 | €899 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Honor 9 released?
The Honor 9 was released in Jun 2017.
How much does the Honor 9 cost?
The Honor 9 launched at $430 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Honor 9 screen size and type?
The Honor 9 has a 5.15" FHD display.
What chipset does the Honor 9 use?
The Honor 9 is powered by the Kirin 960 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Honor 9 have?
The Honor 9 ships with 4/6 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Honor 9 main camera?
The Honor 9 has a Dual 20 MP mono + 12 MP RGB main camera.
What colours does the Honor 9 come in?
The Honor 9 is available in 5 colours: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White, Midnight Black, Amber Gold.
Is the Honor 9 worth buying?
Honor's 2017 Honor 9 brought Kirin 960 + 12+20 MP dual cam + 6 GB RAM at $430 — Mate 9 power on Honor budget. SpecEagle gives the Honor 9 an editorial score of 80/100.
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