Huawei Honor 9 Lite – Specifications

Dimensions: 71.9 x 151 x 7.6 mm
Weight: 149 g
SoC: Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 659
CPU: 4x 2.36 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-T830 MP2, Cores: 2
RAM: 3 GB, 4 GB, 933 MHz
Storage: 32 GB, 64 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.65 in, IPS, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps
SIM card: Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM / microSD
Wi-Fi: b, g, n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB: 2.0, Micro USB
Bluetooth: 4.2
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

Brand and model

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

Brand name of the company that manufactures the device.

Model name of the device.

Аlternative names, under which the model is known.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Information about the width, i.e. the horizontal side of the device when it is used in its standard orientation.

Information about the height, i.e. the vertical side of the device when it is used in its standard orientation.

Information about the thickness/depth of the device in different measurement units.

Information about the weight of the device in different measurement units.

Estimated volume of the device, calculated from the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Applies for devices in the form of a rectangular parallelepiped.

Information about the colors, in which the device is available in the market.

Materials used in the fabrication of the device’s body.

SIM card

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

Information about the type and size (form factor) of the SIM card used in the device.

Information about the number of SIM cards, supported by the device.

Networks

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) was developed to replace the analog cellular network (1G), therefore it is referred to as a 2G mobile network. It has been improved with the addition of General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) and later via the Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) technology.

CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method for communications within mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides increased data transfer speeds and allows more subscribers to connect simultaneously to the network.

TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G standard for mobile networks. It is developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecomunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens AG, and combines TDMA and CDMA.

UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. Based on the GSM standard, it is deemed as a 3G mobile network standard. It has been developed by the 3GPP and its major advantage is the provision of greater bandwidth and spectral efficiency, due to the W-CDMA technology.

LTE is deemed to be the fourth generation (4G) of mobile communications technology. It has been developed by the 3GPP based on the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA technologies in order to increase the speed and capacity of wireless data networks. A further development of the technology is called LTE Advanced.

Mobile network technologies and bandwidth

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

There are several network technologies that enhance the performance of mobile networks mainly by increased data bandwidth. Information about the communication technologies supported by the device and their respective uplink and downlink bandwidth.

Operating system

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Information about the operating system used by the device as well as its version.

Name and version of the user interface (UI) used by the operating system (OS).

System on Chip (SoC)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

The SoC integrates different hardware components such as the CPU, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as software for their functioning.

Information about the process technology used in manufacturing the chip. The value in nanometers represents half the distance between elements that make up the CPU.

CPU is the Central Processing Unit or the processor of a mobile device. Its main function is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.

The CPU bits are determined by the bit-size of the processor registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit CPUs provide better performance than 32-bit ones, which on their part perform better than 16-bit processors.

The instruction set architecture (ISA) is a set of commands used by the software to manage the CPU’s work. Information about the set of instructions the processor can execute.

A CPU core is the processor unit, which executes software instructions. Presently, besides single-core processors, there are dual-core, quad-core, hexa-core and so on multi-core processors. They increase the performance of the device allowing the execution of multiple instructions in parallel.

The frequency of the processor describes its clock rate in cycles per second. It is measured in Megahertz (MHz) or Gigahertz (GHz).

GPU is a graphical processing unit, which handles computation for 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices GPU is usually utilized by games, UI, video playback, etc. GPU can also perform computation in applications traditionally handled by the CPU.

Similar to the CPU, the GPU consists of processing units called cores. They handle the computation of graphics in various applications.

RAM (Random-Access Memory) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.

Information about the type of RAM used by the device.

Information about the number of RAM channels integrated in the SoC. More channels mean higher data transfer rates.

RAM frequency relates directly to the rate of reading/writing from/in the RAM memory.

Storage

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Information about the capacity of the built-in storage of the device. Sometimes one and the same model may is offered in variants with different internal storage capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.

The various types of memory cards are characterized by different sizes and capacity. Information about the supported types of memory cards.

Display

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

One of the main characteristics of the display is its type/technology, on which depends its performance.

In mobile devices display size is represented by the length of its diagonal measured in inches.

Approximate width of the display

Approximate height of the display

The ratio between the long and the short side of the display

The display resolution shows the number of pixels on the horizontal and vertical side of the screen. The higher the resolution is, the greater the detail of the displayed content.

Information about the number of pixels per centimeter (ppcm) or per inch (ppi) of the display. The higher the pixel density, the more detailed and clearer is the information displayed on the screen.

The color depth of the display is also known as bit depth. It shows the number of bits used for the color components of one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.

The estimated percentage of the screen area from the device’s front area.

Information about other functions and features of the display.

Sensors

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

Sensors vary in type and purpose. They increase the overall functionality of the device, in which they are integrated.

Rear camera

The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Information about the sensor type of the camera. Some of the most widely used types of image sensors on mobile devices are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.

The aperture (f-stop number) indicates the size of the lens diaphragm opening, which controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. The lower the f-stop number, the larger the diaphragm opening is, hence, the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the f-stop number specified is the one that corresponds to the maximum possible diaphragm opening.

Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the focal point of the image sensor to the optical center of the lens. The 35 mm equivalent indicates the focal length at which a full-frame camera will achieve an angle of view that’s the same as the one of the camera of the mobile device. It is measured by multiplying the native focal length of the camera by the crop factor of the sensor. The crop factor itself can be determined as the ratio between the diagonal distances of the image sensor in the 35 mm camera and a given sensor.

The rear cameras of mobile devices use mainly a LED flash. It may arrive in a single, dual- or multi-light setup and in different arrangements.

One of the main characteristics of the cameras is their image resolution. It states the number of pixels on the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the image, which can also be shown in megapixels that indicate the approximate number of pixels in millions.

Information about the maximum resolution at which the rear camera can shoot videos.

Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the rear camera while recording video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard frame rates for recording and playing video are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.

Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear camera which improve its overall performance.

Front camera

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Information about the sensor type of the camera. Some of the most widely used types of image sensors on mobile devices are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.

The aperture (f-stop number) indicates the size of the lens diaphragm opening, which controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. The lower the f-stop number, the larger the diaphragm opening is, hence, the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the f-stop number specified is the one that corresponds to the maximum possible diaphragm opening.

Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the focal point of the image sensor to the optical center of the lens. The 35 mm equivalent indicates the focal length at which a full-frame camera will achieve an angle of view that’s the same as the one of the camera of the mobile device. It is measured by multiplying the native focal length of the camera by the crop factor of the sensor. The crop factor itself can be determined as the ratio between the diagonal distances of the image sensor in the 35 mm camera and a given sensor.

Information about the number of pixels on the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the photos taken by the front camera, indicated in megapixels as well.

Information about the maximum resolution of the videos shot by the front camera.

Digital cameras are able to shoot videos at different frames per second (fps). Some of the main standard frame rates for recording and playing video are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. Information about the maximum possible fps for shooting videos at the maximum possible resolution.

Information about additional software and hardware features of the front camera which improve its overall performance.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

The loudspeaker is a device, which reproduces various sounds such as ring tones, alarms, music, voice calls, etc. Information about the type of speakers the device uses.

Radio

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

Information whether the device has an FM radio receiver or not.

Tracking/Positioning

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

The tracking/positioning service is provided by various satellite navigation systems, which track the autonomous geo-spatial positioning of the device that supports them. The most common satellite navigation systems are the GPS and the GLONASS. There are also non-satellite technologies for locating mobile devices such as the Enhanced Observed Time Difference, Enhanced 911, GSM Cell ID.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi communication between devices is realized via the IEEE 802.11 standards. Some devices have the possibility to serve as Wi-Fi Hotspots by providing internet access for other nearby devices. Wi-Fi Direct (Wi-Fi P2P) is another useful standard that allows devices to communicate with each other without the need for wireless access point (WAP).

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

The technology has several versions, which improve the connection speed, range, connectivity and discoverability of the devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

Bluetooth uses various profiles and protocols related to faster exchange of data, energy saving, better device discoverability, etc. Some of those supported by the device are listed here.

USB

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

There are several USB connector types: the Standard one, the Mini and Micro connectors, On-The-Go connectors, etc. Type of the USB connector used by the device.

There are several versions of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard: USB 1.0 (1996), the USB 2.0 (2000), the USB 3.0 (2008), etc. With each following version the rate of data transfer is increased.

Тhe USB interface in mobile devices may be used for different purposes such as battery charging, using the device as a mass storage, host, etc.

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Information whether the device is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Connectivity

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

Information about some of the most widely used connectivity technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

Information about some of the features and standards supported by the browser of the device.

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

List of some of the most common audio file formats and codecs supported standardly by the device.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

List of some of the most common video file formats and codecs supported standardly by the device.

Battery

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

The capacity of a battery shows the maximum charge, which it can store, measured in mili-Ampere hours.

The battery type is determined by its structure and more specifically, by the chemicals used in it. There are different battery types and some of the most commonly used in mobile devices are the lithium-ion (Li-Ion) and the lithium-ion polymer battery (Li-Polymer).

2G talk time is the time period a battery charge will last, if one is constantly talking on the phone in a 2G cellular network.

2G stand-by time is the longest time a battery charge will last, if the device is not used but is constantly connected to the 2G cellular network.

3G talk time is the time period a battery charge will last, if one is constantly talking on the phone in a 3G cellular network.

3G stand-by time is the longest time a battery charge will last, if the device is not used but is constantly connected to the 3G mobile network.

Information about the electric current (amperes) and voltage (volts) the charger outputs. The higher power output allows faster charging.

Information about some additional features of the device’s battery.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.

The SAR head rating shows the highest level of exposure to electromagnetic radiation measured when the device is held next to the ear in a talk position. In Europe, the SAR limit for hand-held mobile devices is set to 2 W/kg per 10 g of tissue. This standard is specified by the CENELEC, complies with the IEC standards and follows the ICNIRP Guidelines 1998.

This SAR rating shows the highest level of exposure to electromagnetic radiation measured when the device is placed at the hip level. The top SAR value for mobile devices used in Europe is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 g of tissue. This standard follows the ICNIRP Guidelines 1998 as well as the IEC standards and is determined by the CENELEC.

Honor 9 Lite update: EMUI 9.1.0.113 available in China with camera and Bluetooth improvements

June 07, 2019: The Honor 9 Lite is receiving a new EMUI 9.1.0.113 update in China with improvements to the camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and bug fixes.

You must be coming from EMUI 9.1.0.111 in order to receive the latest OTA update. Once installed, your Honor 9 Lite should enjoy improved camera performance and stability for better photo quality in certain scenarios, fixes for issues of static when Bluetooth headphones are used in certain scenarios and WeChat payments occasionally cannot be used when App twin is enabled.

The update also improves system performance and stability, so be sure to grab it once the OTA arrives.

March 15, 2019: A new update is seeding in China for the Honor 9 Lite with model numbers LLD-AL00, LLD-AL10, and LLD-TL10. The update is arriving as EMUI 8.0.0.186, bringing along a new Android security patch for February 2019 alongside other bugs fixes and improvements.

The OTA update will take time to reach all units and even maybe even longer to arrive in other markets across the globe.

If you are using this same variant but with EMUI 9.0 beta on board, a new update to EMUI 9.0.1.103 is available too. However, you must have at least EMUI 9.0.1.42 or 8.0.0.183/186 installed on your device in order to qualify for the latest Pie beta.

February 19, 2019: The Honor 9 Lite is receiving a new update in India. The update tags along a number of goodies, beginning with a new security patch for January 2019. The update also adds support for ViLTE, a feature that lets Indian users of the device make video calls over LTE. This can be done natively from the device’s phone app.

The new Honor 9 Lite update also introduces gestures for navigation in line with the upcoming Android 9 Pie. You can find this feature under Settings – System – System Navigation. The update weighs 368MB and comes with two versions depending on your current version.

If your current EMUI version is 8.0.0.192, the incoming update has version 8.0.0.194. For those currently on build 8.0.0.200, watch out for an OTA with version 8.0.0.202.

Original article below:

Huawei Honor 9 Lite is by far one of the best budget smartphones of 2018. Heck, despite its early 2018 launch in India, the phone still holds a spot in our list of the best Android phones available on a budget and to maintain optimum performance, Huawei rolls out regular software updates to improve the security, fix bugs as well as introduce small, but nifty features to the device.

On this page, we help you keep track of these updates for the Honor 9 Lite as and when they are released and what they add to the device as well as provide some answers to one of the biggest questions regarding the Honor 9 Lite: When will Android 9 Pie update arrive?

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Honor 9 Lite update timeline

Honor 9 Lite Android 9 Pie update

• Android 9 Pie update expected in Q2 2019
• Beta update available in China

The Honor 9 Lite (review) is one of the first budget phones to launch with Android 8.0 Oreo preinstalled. We don’t expect an update to Android 8.1, but we do know EMUI 9.0 is coming based on Android 9 Pie. In fact, those in China can already download and install the beta version, but only if you registered for the program.

Given that it runs Oreo out of the box, the Honor 9 Lite has Google’s Project Treble on board. It is possible this feature is behind this hurried rollout of the OS, which is the exact thing it was meant for.