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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v10 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Magic UI v3.0 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Waterdrop |
| Features | 16M colors, Eye Comfort mode, Sun display enhancement |
| Brightness | Typical 450 nits |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 278 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with waterdrop notch |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 81.34% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom up to 4x |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS Sensor (13 MP primary, f/1.8) + (2 MP depth, f/2.4) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide) + f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait Mode, Panorama, Beauty Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Scene recognition |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) at 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Aperture | f/2.0 (wide) |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, Face Beauty |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Width | 74.06 mm |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Phantom Blue, Jasper Green |
| Height | 159.07 mm |
| Weight | 185 grams |
| IP Rating | None |
| Thickness | 9.04 mm |
| Ruggedness | Standard scratch and drop resistance |
| Waterproof | No |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | No (microUSB 2.0 with OTG) |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | 10W wired charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (5V/1.2A wired reverse charging via OTG) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Compliant with international limits |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Rear-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Smart PA audio amplifier (up to 88dB) |
| Audio Features | Party Mode, Histen 6.0 audio, FM Radio (built-in antenna) |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | 5000mAh Battery, Dedicated MicroSD Slot, Built-in FM Antenna, Rear Fingerprint Scanner, Reverse Charging |
The Honor Play 9A is designed as a dependable, budget-friendly entry-level smartphone prioritizing prolonged battery life, solid audio output, and essential daily connectivity. Powering the smartphone is the 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) octa-core processor, comprising four ARM Cortex-A53 performance cores running at 2.3 GHz and four power-saving Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz, paired with an IMG PowerVR GE8320 graphics processor. Accompanied by 4GB of RAM and internal storage configurations of 64GB or 128GB (expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated microSD slot), it delivers steady performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, social media, media playback, and calls on Android 10 with Magic UI 3.0.
Visuals are delivered via a 6.3-inch HD+ IPS LCD display (720 x 1600 pixels) with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 278 ppi pixel density, and an 81.34% screen-to-body ratio. The waterdrop notch screen provides good color reproduction and includes TUV Rheinland-certified eye comfort modes to reduce harmful blue light emission during extended nighttime reading sessions.
For optics, the device features a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13 MP primary camera with an f/1.8 wide aperture and Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), accompanied by a 2 MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture for natural portrait blur. The camera system supports High Dynamic Range (HDR), panorama, and 1080p Full HD video recording at 30fps. On the front, an 8 MP selfie camera (f/2.0) handles video calls and self-portraits.
The defining highlight of the Honor Play 9A is its massive 5000 mAh lithium-polymer battery, engineered to deliver up to three days of moderate usage on a single charge. It supports 10W wired charging as well as OTG reverse wired charging (5V/1.2A), allowing the phone to function as a power bank for other accessories. Audio is amplified by a high-power Smart PA speaker capable of reaching volumes up to 88dB without distortion. Additional features include a responsive rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, face unlock, a 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with a built-in antenna, Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.0, and Dual 4G VoLTE connectivity.
