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Honor 9 Lite
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Honor 9 Lite

Released: 2017, DecemberPrice: About 190 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, December

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T830 MP2
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Dual13 MP, 2 MP, depth sensor
Size5.65 inches, 82.0 cm, 2, (~75.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor 9 Lite
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsMidnight Black, Sapphire Blue, Glacier Gray, Navy, Seagull Gray, Magic Nightfall, Pearl White
ModelsLLD-AL00, LLD-AL10, LLD-TL10, LLD-L31, LLD-L21, LLD-L11
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, December
Weight149 g (5.26 oz)
ChipsetKirin 659 (16 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - Global
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, December
Announced2017, December
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151 x 71.9 x 7.6 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor 9 Lite Overview

About Honor 9 Lite Honor 9 Lite is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Honor 9 Lite has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Kirin 659 (16 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 9 Lite 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 9 Lite?

The Honor 9 Lite 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 9 Lite 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 9 Lite void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor 9 Lite run?

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