Honor 9S vs Honor Holly 3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor 9S
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Honor Holly 3
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Honor Holly 3
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Honor Holly 3
Better display
Honor 9S
Lighter body
Honor 9S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.45 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 295 | 267 |
| Screen-to-body | 73.8 | 70.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-450MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P22 | Kirin 620 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | Magic UI 3.1 | EMUI 4.1 |
| OS Version | 10 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3020 | 3100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 146.5 | 154.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 144 | 168 |
| Width (mm) | 70.9 | 77.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, April 29 | 2016, October. Released 2016, October |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, May 04 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | LTE |
| edge | — | Yes |
| gprs | — | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor 9S | Honor Holly 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor 9S and Honor Holly 3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Honor Holly 3 packs a 3100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Honor Holly 3 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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