Honor 9
The Honor 9 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 960 (16 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.15" · 147.3 x 70.9 x 7.5 mm (5.80 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetKirin 960 (16 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Kirin 960 (16 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 428 PPI screen
✓5.15" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 155g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, June. Released 2017, July
Also Known As
Versions: STF-L09 (Europe, Global); STF-AL00, STF-AL10, STF-TL10 (China)Also known as Huawei Honor 9 Premium with 128GB/6GB RAM
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 960 (16 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
428 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
155g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
147.3 x 70.9 x 7.5 mm (5.80 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black, Gold, Blue Bird, Robin Egg Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 9 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Honor 9 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Honor 9 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, 40% in 30 min).
Yes, the Honor 9 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Honor 9 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor 9 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 9 ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1.
The Honor 9 uses USB Type-C, OTG.
The Honor 9 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor 9 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
