Huawei Honor 9A review

The Honor 9A can score me fast WLAN and a bright screen. But there are deficits in the performance and the camera. Who photographs little and surfs much in the Internet, that will be probably content with the Smartphone however. But you should be aware of what it means to do without Google Services...

- Florian Schmitt, Notebookcheck

A low price cannot be the only reason to buy a smartphone - at least not if there are better models within the same price range. This is exactly the problem with the Honor 9A, where at only £130 is cheap but does not really satisfy potential buyers despite its low price. The processor is too slow fo...

- Benjamin Lucks, NextPit

If you’re looking for a basic phone or a second phone, get it. If you’re looking for your child’s first phone, it’s worth it. But if you’re a gamer or need the phone to do some heavy lifting (like video editing), then it’s not suitable for you.

- Ohsem

Almost everything about this phone is better than I would have expected at this price. The cameras are decent, the performance is solid, the battery life is incredible, and it's just an overall good experience. If it weren't for the fact that many apps I use require Google services, I wouldn't lose...

- João Carrasqueira, Neowin

If you’re just looking at the Honor 9A from a hardware perspective, it offers phenomenal value. For £160 you get a multi-lens camera, fingerprint scanner, and long-lasting battery. But without Google Services, it’s a tough sell.

- Ian Stokes, TechRadar