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Honor 9C
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Honor 9C

Released: 2020, April 29Price: About 160 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, May 04

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size6.39 inches, 100.2 cm, 2, (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor 9C
PriceAbout 160 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue
ModelsAKA-L29
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, May 04
Triple48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight176 g (6.21 oz)
ChipsetKirin 710A (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM
Released2020, April 29
Announced2020, April 29
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.29 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor 9C Overview

About Honor 9C Honor 9C is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Honor 9C has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM with Kirin 710A (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor 9C can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor 9C?

The Honor 9C supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor 9C support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor 9C void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor 9C will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor 9C run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor 9C.