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Honor 9A
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Honor 9A

Released: 2020, April 29Price: About 150 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, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size6.3 inches, 95.8 cm, 2, (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelHonor 9A
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio; built-in antenna
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green
ModelsMOA-LX9N
Single8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, May 04
Triple13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight185 g (6.53 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
Display1583:1 contrast ratio, 546 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 3GB RAM
Released2020, April 29
Announced2020, April 29
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker-26.2 LUFS (Good)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor 9A Overview

About Honor 9A Honor 9A is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Honor 9A has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 3GB RAM with Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 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 9A 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 9A?

The Honor 9A 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 9A 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 9A void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 9A run?

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