Honor 9S vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). Both devices score the same overall rating of 7/100. Key differences: the ZTE Libero 5G III has the bigger battery (4120 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 207g).
Honor 9S
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Lighter: 144g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 4120 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
The Honor 9S and the ZTE Libero 5G III received the same MobileRank rating — 7/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Honor 9S (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9S | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Honor 9S (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
Both devices scored 7/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Libero 5G III.
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.