Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB) vs LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 9 vs LG Nexus 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/13/2017 5:55 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:04 PM

Compare LG Nexus 4 X Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) Compare Huawei Honor 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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25 Advantages Huawei Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	vs	4 Advantages LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core120% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (115GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)21% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels111% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1280 pixels
+428 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	318 PPI
+5.15"10% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+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)
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+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	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)12% Lighter
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 9 STF-AL10 premium edition 6GB RAM (STF-AL10)	LG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG Mako
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Huawei	LG
Release date	6/27/2017	11/13/2012
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 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)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	5.15" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	318 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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	21/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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, HSPA+
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)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BL-T5
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	2100 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	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	390 hours (16.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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	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: Black • Panorama photo • Miracast • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 9 (AL10 128GB)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)