Honor 9S
The Honor 9S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2020).
2020 · Lower-mid-range · Android 10ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.45" · 146.5 x 70.9 x 8.4 mm (5.77 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.45" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 144g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,020 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2020, April 29. Released 2020, May 04
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
295 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,020 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
144g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
146.5 x 70.9 x 8.4 mm (5.77 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor 9S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Honor 9S does not have NFC.
Yes, the Honor 9S supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Honor 9S SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor 9S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor 9S ships with Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services.
The Honor 9S uses microUSB 2.0.
The Honor 9S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor 9S has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
