Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 9 vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/13/2017 5:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:33 PM

Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Huawei Honor 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)

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29 Advantages Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	vs	1 Advantage HTC Windows Phone 8S
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (115GB available)28 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)37% Thinner	vs	10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+LTPS LCDAdvantage LTPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+428 PPI84% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.15"29% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1700 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)37% Lighter

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
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Model	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	Windows Phone 8S
Other model names	Huawei Honor 9 STF-AL10 premium edition 6GB RAM (STF-AL10)	HTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Huawei	HTC
Release date	6/27/2017	11/1/2012
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	5.15" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	4GB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Gold • Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min • EMUI 5.1	• Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray • Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Noise reduction • DLNA • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	HTC Windows Phone 8S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered