Honor 9i

Name: Honor 9i
Brand: Honor

Honor · 2018 27.07.2026 · updated 28.07.2026

Honor 9i from Honor (2018) is an entry-level phone with a rating of 20/100. HiSilicon Kirin 659.

HiSilicon Kirin 659

3000 mAh

13 MP

Specifications

Processor	HiSilicon Kirin 659
Display	5.8" IPS LCD, 1080x2280
RAM	3GB / 4GB
Storage	32GB / 128GB
Battery	3000 mAh · ≈5.7 hrs of active use*
Charging	—
OS	Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8
Dimensions	149.2 × 71.8 × 7.7 mm
Weight	152g
NFC	no

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	13MP
Front	16MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu —

Geekbench Single 215

Geekbench Multi 810

Performance

Overview and verdict

Honor 9i is an entry-level phone from 2018 with an overall MobileRank rating of 20/100. Performance is weak (2/100) — the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset is fine for everyday tasks. The camera is weak (13/100): a 13 MP main sensor. Battery life is weak (15/100): a 3000 mAh battery.

Pros

Lightweight body (152g)

Cons

Limited performance for demanding games
Modest camera capabilities
Small battery (3000 mAh)
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Honor 9i has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (87/100), its weakest performance (2/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Honor 9i have?

The Honor 9i runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset.

What is the Honor 9i's rating?

The Honor 9i scores 20 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 2/100, camera 13/100, battery 15/100, display 62/100, portability 87/100.

What battery does the Honor 9i have?

The Honor 9i has a 3000 mAh battery. Battery score: 15/100.

Is the Honor 9i worth buying?

The Honor 9i has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (87/100), its weakest performance (2/100). Overall rating — 20/100 (entry-level phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 2

Display 62

Camera 13

Battery 15

Portability 87

Value for money —

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. The price is unknown, so value for money is not computed. How the rating works →