Mid-range · 2020
Honor 9C
Our Take
CPU capability matches lower-mid phones like Samsung Galaxy A06
Watch out
No more updates, HD+ display, not Full HD
Skip if
You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
Full specifications
Display
6.39″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1560 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.39″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1560 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Kirin 710A (14 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Mali-G51 MP4
Light-use CPU
Performance
Kirin 710A (14 nm) · 8-core 2.2 GHz · Mali-G51 MP4
Light-use CPU
Software & updates
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
Software & updates
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
48 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfie
Camera
48 MP f/1.8 main · 8 MP selfieA standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
48 MP f/1.8
Ultrawide
8 MP f/2.4
Front camera
8 MP f/2.0
Video
1080p @ 30 fps
Battery
4000 mAh
Battery
4000 mAh
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE
Connectivity
4G LTE
Build & Design
176 g · 8.1 mm
Build & Design
176 g · 8.1 mmHeight
159.8 mm
Width
76.1 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
Weight
176 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · proximity · compassSensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone 12
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
42% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 2,815 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1560 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution
Lower performance tier
Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 8 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
vs
Samsung Galaxy S20
Loses on most
5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1560 vs 1440 × 3200 resolution
Lower performance tier
Lower mid-range vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 176 g vs 163 g
Where to buy
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