Huawei Honor 9 (L09 64GB) vs Huawei P20 (L29)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 9 vs Huawei P20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.15"
LTPS
LTPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2244
12
MP
MP
24mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (L29)
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26 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP |
Dual-LED flash |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
Model | Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | P20 (L29) |
Other model names | Huawei Honor 9 STF-L09 standard edition 4GB RAM (STF-L09) | Huawei P20 EML-L29, Huawei P20 EML-L29C, Huawei Emily |
Country or region available | (Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong | Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, (Global, International), Vietnam |
Brand | Huawei | Huawei |
Release date | 6/27/2017 | 4/1/2018 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in) | 70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
Display type | LTPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.15" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2244 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 428 PPI | 429 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 Mbps | 600/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.55ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 3400 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 22.5W Wired fast 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 |
โ Other features | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
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 | โข Colors: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black โข Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min โข EMUI 5.1 | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple โข EMUI 8.1 โข Leica optics (camera) โข 24-bit/192kHz audio |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Huawei P20 (L29) | |
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 |