Honor Band 9

The New Honor Band 9

Price: £49.99 (with £5 off early bird voucher)
Availability: HiHonor, UK

Design:

• Premium look, metallic finish on polycarbonate
• Colors: Black, Blue, Purple
• Weight: 16.3g
• Thickness: 9.49mm
• 1.57-inch AMOLED display, 60hz, 500 nits brightness
• Curved display

Fitness Features:

• "Fitness Age" feature for body age assessment
• 96 workout modes
• Heart rate and SPO2 tracking
• Sleep and menstrual cycle monitoring

Battery:

• Up to two weeks
• Magnetic charging cable

Competition:

• Competes with Fitbit, Xiaomi, Galaxy Fit 3

135 Facts and Highlights

• Screen Size: Diagonal measurement.
• Display Technology: Various types.
• Dustproof/Water-Resistant: Resists powerful water jets but not submersion.
• IP Rating: First number (dust protection), second number (liquid protection).
• ATM Rating: Water pressure resistance; 3 ATM (splashes), 20 ATM (snorkeling/water sports).
• Pixel Density (PPI): Higher PPI means clearer, sharper images.
• Resolution: Maximum pixels shown, given as horizontal x vertical.
• Refresh Rate: Higher rates mean smoother animations and playback.
• Damage-Resistant Glass: Materials like Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass.

Honor Band 9 Review: Big Screen Boost

Pros

• Bigger, better display
• Easy-to-use software
• Nice mix of fitness features
• Solid battery life

Cons

• No physical button
• Heart rate accuracy issues

Overview

• Price: £49.99
• Display: 1.57-inch AMOLED, higher resolution
• Design: Slimmer, 3 new colors, waterproof (5ATM)
• Battery: Up to 14 days, 10 days with regular use
• Fitness: 96 workout modes, heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep tracking, connected GPS
• Software: Proprietary OS, works with Android/iOS, similar to Band 7
• No built-in GPS, no microphone/speaker
• Comparable to Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, Amazfit Band 7

Verdict
The Honor Band 9 offers an improved display and remains a solid, affordable fitness tracker but doesn't introduce groundbreaking features.

Honor Band 9

• Launch: China
• Display: 1.57-inch AMOLED, 256 x 402 pixels
• Design: 1.7g lighter, 5 ATM water resistance
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy
• Health Monitoring: Continuous heart rate, SpO2, sleep, menstrual periods
• Fitness Features: 96 sports modes, upgraded running mode, companion app
• Battery Life: Up to 14 days typical usage
• Other Features: Music playback control, app notifications, call alerts, alarms, weather
• Pricing: CNY 249 ($35) standard, CNY 299 ($42) NFC
• Global Availability: Not announced yet

Alternative: Xiaomi Smart Band 8 (Amazon)