HONOR 9A, HONOR 9S entry-level phones launched in India

HONOR has launched two entry-level smartphones in India – the HONOR 9A and HONOR 9S. The HONOR 9A features a 6.3-inch HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. You get three cameras at the back, with the main snapper using a 13MP sensor, accompanied by a 5MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor.

It sports an 8MP camera on the front, and a large 5,000mAh battery keeps the lights on. It costs Rs 9999 and will be available from Amazon.in starting from August 6. For the first sale it will be available for Rs 8999.

HONOR 9S

On the other hand, the HONOR 9S features a 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) 18:9 HD+ display. It is powered by the same MediaTek P22 SoC. It packs a 3,020mAh battery and 2GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512GB. It costs Rs 6499 and will be available from Flipkart starting from August. For the first sale it will be available for Rs. 5999.

HONOR 9A and HONOR 9S specifications

HONOR 9AHONOR 9S
Display6.3-inch HD+ IPS LCD
1600p x 720 pixels
5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) 18:9 HD+
SoCMediaTek Helio P22MediaTek Helio P22
RAM3GB2GB
Storage64GB
Expandable up to 512GB via microSD
32GB storage
expandable up to 512GB
CamerasRear: 13MP (f/1.8) main
5MP (f/2.2) wide-angle
2MP (f/2.2) depth

Front: 8MP (f/2.0)
Rear: 8MP

Front: 5MP
Battery5,000mAh
10W charging
3,020mAh
OSMagic UI 3.1 (Android 10)Magic UI 3.1 (Android 10)

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HONOR 9A, 9S, MagicBook 15 launching in India today: Watch the livestream here

HONOR will be launching three devices in India today. The HONOR 9A, HONOR 9S smartphones and HONOR MagicBook 15 are all set to be announced at the event. The launch will be streamed live at 2 PM through HONOR India’s Facebook account and YouTube channel. You can also watch it below.

The HONOR MagicBook 15 comes with a compact, thin and lightweight design. It features a 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with TÜV Rheinland Certification. The laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics. It packs 8GB DDR4 RAM with 256GB/512GB PCIe NVME SSD storage.

Moreover, the HONOR 9A has already been listed on Amazon India website for Rs 11,999 (~$160). The price is for the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It is unclear whether the pricing is correct as the product is yet to go official. However, we expect the launch price to be lower.

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HONOR 9A listed on Amazon.in for Rs 11,999 ahead of July 31 launch

HONOR will be launching the HONOR 9A and HONOR 9S alongside its MagicBook 15 in India tomorrow, July 31. However, ahead of launch, Amazon India has gone ahead and listed the HONOR 9A on their website. The listing was first spotted by FoneArena. Moreover, it allows users to make payments and purchase the device.

The HONOR 9A is listed for Rs 11,999 (~$160). The price is for the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It is unclear whether the pricing is correct as the product is yet to go official. However, we expect the launch price to be lower.

HONOR 9A specifications

Display6.3-inch HD+ IPS LCD
88.4% screen-to-body ratio
1600p x 720 pixels
ProcessorMediaTek Helio P22
RAM3GB
Storage64GB
Expandable up to 512GB via microSD
Rear Cameras13MP (F/1.8) main
5MP (F/2.2) wide-angle
2MP (F/2.2) depth
Front Camera8MP (F/2.0)
Battery5,000mAh
10W charging
OSMagic UI 3.1 (Android 10)
Dimension159.07 x 74.06 x 9.04 mm
Weight185 grams

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HONOR 9A, HONOR 9S to be launched in India soon

HONOR has announced that it will be launching the company’s most affordable smartphones in India – HONOR 9A and HONOR 9S. The duo will come with Magic UI 3.1, which is based on Android 10. Both the smartphones will come pre-installed with AppGallery. The HONOR 9A will be available for sale on Amazon, whereas HONOR 9S will be sold via Flipkart in India.

Meanwhile, Amazon has confirmed that the HONOR 9A will be launching on July 31. It features a 6.3-inch (1600 × 720 pixels) HD+ 20:9 display. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. It is said to come equipped with 3GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be expandable up to 512GB with microSD card.

It will sport a triple rear camera setup: 13MP camera with f/1.8 aperture + 5MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture + 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front will lie an 8MP selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. Further, it packs a 5,000mAh battery.

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HONOR 9A with triple rear cameras comes to Europe alongside HONOR CHOICE earbuds

HONOR has today made a ton of announcements and launched new offers to boost its presence in the European market. Let’s start with the biggest news – the HONOR 9A. The new HONOR smartphone packs triple rear cameras and flaunts a garish gradient design, but comes with a budget price tag slapped on to it.

It features a 6.3-inch HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC. You get three cameras at the back, with the main snapper using a 13MP sensor, accompanied by a wide-angle lens and depth sensor. There’s an 8MP camera on the front, and a large 5,000mAh battery keeps the lights on.

HONOR 9A specifications

Display6.3-inch HD+ IPS LCD
88.4% screen-to-body ratio
1600p x 720 pixels
ProcessorMediaTek Helio P22
RAM3GB
Storage64GB
Expandable up to 512GB via microSD
Rear Cameras13MP (F/1.8) main
5MP (F/2.2) wide-angle
2MP (F/2.2) depth
Front Camera8MP (F/2.0)
Battery5,000mAh
10W charging
OSMagic UI 3.1 (Android 10)
Dimension159.07 x 74.06 x 9.04 mm
Weight185 grams

HONOR 9A price & availability

HONOR 9A costs €149.90 and will be up for pre-order starting July 1st, while sales will be handled via the official HiHonor website, Amazon, and other authorized retailers. It will be up for grabs in a choice of three colors – Ice Green, Midnight Black, and Phantom Blue.

In addition to the HONOR 9A, the company has also launched a new pair of true wireless earbuds called HONOR CHOICE. These are actually the first in a new CHOICE series of smart devices that HONOR is developing. Unfortunately, the company is yet to reveal pricing and availability details.

Plus, the HUAWEI spin-off has also announced 85 new workout modes that will be added to the HONOR Magic Watch 2 smartwatch via an update. Additionally, the company is also offering a free 12-month subscription of Microsoft 365 Personal with the purchase of HONOR MagicBook 14 laptop – which costs €649.90 – until June 30 in the UK, France and Germany.

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HONOR 9A confirmed to go global on June 23

HONOR will be launching the HONOR 9A globally on June 23. The smartphone was first announced in Russia back in April. It features a 6.3-inch (1600 × 720 pixels) HD+ 20:9 display.

The HONOR 9A is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512GB with microSD. It runs Android 10 with Magic UI 3.0.1 on top. Further, it a dual SIM device (nano + nano + microSD).

On the optics front, the smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup: 13MP camera with f/1.8 aperture + a 5MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture + a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front lies an 8MP selfie shooter. It packs a 5,000mAh battery.

The HONOR 9A is a budget device. It was introduced in Russia for 10990 Ruble (~ $150). It comes in Black, Blue and Green color options.

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