Honor 8S 2020 vs Honor 9 Lite
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor 8S 2020
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Honor 8S 2020
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Honor 9 Lite
Lighter body
Honor 8S 2020
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.71 | 5.65 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1520 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 295 | 428 |
| Screen-to-body | 78.1 | 75.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-T830 MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Helio A22 | Kirin 659 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 16 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 9 | EMUI 9.1 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, (depth) |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/1.8 | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3020 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 147.1 | 151 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 7.6 |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 149 |
| Width (mm) | 70.8 | 71.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, May 27 | 2017, December. Released 2017, December |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, May 27 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - Global |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor 8S 2020 | Honor 9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor 8S 2020 and Honor 9 Lite are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Honor 8S 2020 packs a 3020 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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