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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£35
  • Avg. price in US: ~$50
  • Form factor: wristband
  • Battery life: 14 days
  • Screen size: 1.57 inch

Honor Band 9 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.6

Technical Score

20.0%

9.0

User score

Excellent
8.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

9.3

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

7.3

Battery

18.0%

8.6

Health

18.0%

8.7

Display

8.0%

9.2

Smart Features

8.0%

9.5

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity

4.0%

8.5

Design & Durability

Excellent
9.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 7.1
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    10

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    4.0

    GPS

    15.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

  • 8.2
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    6.5

    Battery life

    25.0%

    7.0

    Weight

    20.0%

    10

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    10

    Screen size

    10.0%

    10

    Price

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Verdict

The Honor Band 9 is a sleek fitness tracker featuring a vibrant 1.57-inch AMOLED curved display with a smooth 60Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. It weighs just 16.3g (without strap) and includes a 180mAh battery that offers up to 14 days of typical use, along with 5ATM water resistance. Key characteristics include 96 workout modes, continuous heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, stress tracking, and a specialized 'Fitness Age' running assessment. Main pros are its large, responsive screen, comfortable lightweight design, and exceptional battery life for its budget-friendly price. However, it lacks built-in GPS (requiring a connected smartphone for route tracking), does not support NFC for payments, and features a buttonless design that relies entirely on touch gestures.

Technical Specifications of Honor Band 9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

9.3

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

7.3

Battery

18.0%

8.6

Health

18.0%

8.7

Display

8.0%

9.2

Smart Features

8.0%

9.5

App & Wellness

4.0%

8.3

Connectivity

4.0%

8.5

Design & Durability

8.6
Honor Band 9 has a technical score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 94.4% of fitness trackers.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(72)
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4.0
(63)
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4.4
(56)
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4.3
(43)
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4.3
(16)
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4.8
(8)
amazon
3.5
(4)
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5.0
(4)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

9.0
Honor Band 9 has a user score of 8.97 points, which is higher than 85% of fitness trackers.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
10
Honor Band 9 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 60.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

9.1
Honor Band 9 has a quality-to-price ratio of 9.1 points, which is higher than 94.4% of products in this category.
Heart rate monitor
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Honor Band 9 supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Honor Band 9 supports Resting heart rate. 52% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 supports high and low heart rate alerts. 66.8% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High and low resting heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Honor Band 9 has a blood oxygen sensor. 74.4% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support faster GPS acquisition. 7.2% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Honor Band 9 supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 supports call controls. 59.4% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Reject/mute only.
Call answering
What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support calendar sync. 19.9% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 supports inactivity alerts. 23.7% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 supports coaching. 67.5% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

5.3
Honor Band 9 supports Bluetooth 5.3 which is newer than in 96.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 2% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

50 m
Honor Band 9 offers a Bluetooth range of 50 m which is higher than that of 99.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.8% of fitness trackers.
Transmission distance 10~50m.
NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.
When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

14 days
Honor Band 9 offers a battery life of 14 days which is longer than that of 60.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 13.9% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A
Battery life in training mode
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode
What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery capacity
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

180 mAh
Honor Band 9 has a battery capacity of 180 mAh which is higher than that of 66.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 6.3% of fitness trackers.
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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

1.57 inch
Honor Band 9 has a screen size of 1.57 inch which is larger than that of 88.8% of fitness trackers.
Display type
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMOLED
Honor Band 9 uses AMOLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 75.3% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 24.8% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

256 x 402
Honor Band 9 has a screen resolution of 256x402 which is higher than that of 96% of fitness trackers.
official HONOR Band 9 spec lists 256 x 402 pixels.
Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

302 ppi
Honor Band 9 has a pixel density of 302 ppi which is higher than that of 81.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband
Hybrid design
What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

no
Honor Band 9 is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
No child-specific positioning found.
Replaceable watch band
What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

yes
Honor Band 9 has a replaceable watch band. 24.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Quick-release band system.
Band width
What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

16 mm
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Honor Band 9 vs the average fitness tracker

  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Honor Band 9 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
    What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
    When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Honor Band 9 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Always-on display
    Honor Band 9 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
    What it is: Screen remains visible continuously without turning off.
    When it matters: When you want to check time or key stats instantly without waking the screen first.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Band 9 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Honor Band 9 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
    Tracks resting heart rate.
    What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
    When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Honor Band 9 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • 0.53 inch larger screen size
    Honor Band 9 has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Honor Band 9 has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.1.57 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • Touchscreen
    Honor Band 9 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
    What it is: Ability of the display to recognize touch input.
    When it matters: When smooth touch response and quicker on-screen interaction matter during workouts or daily use.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Band 9 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Smart alarm
    Honor Band 9 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
    What it is: Alarm that adjusts wake-up time based on sleep cycle.
    When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Band 9 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Swim stroke counter
    Honor Band 9 supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
    What it is: Counts swim strokes during swimming workouts.
    When it matters: When swimming metrics and pool or open-water tracking are important to your routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Band 9 supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Honor Band 9 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5.3 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
    What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
    When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5.0

    Honor Band 9 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5.3 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.5.3 vs 4.0
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Honor Band 9 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Honor Band 9 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Honor Band 9 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
  • Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
    Honor Band 9 supports continuous SpO₂ monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.3% of fitness trackers support continuous SpO₂ monitoring.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Honor Band 9 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    Honor Band 9 has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Honor Band 9 displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Honor Band 9 predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    Honor Band 9 predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • Swim stroke counter
    Honor Band 9 supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Auto pause
    Honor Band 9 supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
  • Tracks training load
    Honor Band 9 supports training load tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.1% of fitness trackers support training load tracking.
  • Built-in gyroscope
    Honor Band 9 has a gyroscope, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26.4% of fitness trackers have a gyroscope.
  • Built-in route tracker
    Honor Band 9 supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • 89.5 more exercise modes
    Honor Band 9 has more exercise modes than the average fitness tracker (96 vs 6.5). The average fitness tracker offers 6.5 exercise modes.
  • 4 days longer battery life
    Honor Band 9 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (14 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
  • 0.42 hours shorter charging time
    Honor Band 9 has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
  • 63.6% larger battery capacity
    Honor Band 9 has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (180 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
  • Always-on display
    Honor Band 9 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • 0.53 inch larger screen size
    Honor Band 9 has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
  • Touchscreen
    Honor Band 9 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Color display
    Honor Band 9 has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • 22.3% higher pixel density
    Honor Band 9 has a higher pixel density than the average fitness tracker (302 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Honor Band 9 has a higher screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (256x402 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Honor Band 9 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5.3 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
  • 40 m longer Bluetooth range
    Honor Band 9 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (50 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • Smart alarm
    Honor Band 9 supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Phone finder support
    Honor Band 9 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • Passcode protection
    Honor Band 9 supports passcode protection, while the average fitness tracker does not. 17.2% of fitness trackers support passcode protection.
  • Call control
    Honor Band 9 supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
  • Camera remote control
    Honor Band 9 supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
  • Gesture control
    Honor Band 9 supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • 1.51 mm thinner design
    Honor Band 9 is thinner than the average fitness tracker (9.5 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
  • 8 newer release date
    Honor Band 9 was released more recently than the average fitness tracker (2,024 vs 2,016). The average fitness tracker was released in 2,016.
  • Coaching features
    Honor Band 9 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Honor Band 9 supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.

Total
Overall
Health
Sports & Navigation
Battery
Display
Connectivity
Smart Features
Design & Durability
App & Wellness
  • 10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Honor Band 9 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.
  • 7.2% heavier
    Honor Band 9 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (26.8 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Honor Band 9 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
  • 10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Honor Band 9 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.
    What it is: Highest temperature the device can safely operate at.
    When it matters: When you use the tracker in tougher temperatures, humidity, altitude, or outdoor conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Band 9 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.35 °C vs 45 °C
  • 7.2% heavier
    Honor Band 9 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (26.8 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <25 g

    Honor Band 9 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (26.8 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.26.8 g vs 25 g
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Honor Band 9 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
    What it is: Lowest temperature the device can safely operate at.
    When it matters: When you use the tracker in tougher temperatures, humidity, altitude, or outdoor conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Honor Band 9 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.10 °C vs 0 °C
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What customers like about Honor Band 9?

  • Large and vibrant 1.57-inch AMOLED display with a responsive 60Hz refresh rate
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting up to 14 days on a single charge
  • Lightweight and slim design making it comfortable for all-day and overnight wear
  • Very affordable price point, offering high value for a budget fitness tracker
  • User-friendly and intuitive software interface that is easy to set up and navigate
  • Reliable health monitoring features including accurate heart rate and sleep tracking
  • Supports a wide range of 96 workout modes and 5ATM water resistance for swimming

What customers dislike about Honor Band 9?

  • Lack of built-in GPS, requiring a connected smartphone for accurate outdoor distance tracking
  • Absence of physical buttons, which can make navigation more difficult for some users
  • Some users report poor durability and discomfort with the standard strap design
  • Inaccurate tracking for specific activities like indoor walking if arms aren't swinging
  • No built-in microphone or speaker, preventing the ability to answer calls directly
  • Limited software ecosystem compared to more expensive smartwatches

Expert reviews

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techadvisor.com
10/05/2024
Honor Band 9 Review: Big Screen Boost

The Honor Band 9 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker priced at £44.99 that features a larger, higher-resolution 1.57-inch AMOLED display and a slimmer, lighter 16.3g design compared to its predecessor. Operating on a smooth proprietary OS compatible with Android and iOS, it offers a solid mix of everyday features, including 96 workout modes, sleep tracking, and basic smartwatch...Read more

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techadvisor.com
10/05/2024
Honor Band 9 Review: Big Screen Boost

Honor Band 9 Review Summary The Honor Band 9 is an affordable fitness tracker that features a wider, upgraded 1.57-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a 256 x 402 pixel resolution. Priced at £44.99, it introduces a slimmer polymer body, three new strap colours, and a "fitness age" insight. Its user-friendly software mirrors Huawei's interface, allowing the expanded screen to display...Read more

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pcwelt.de
27/05/2024
Honor Band 9 Review: Affordable Fitness Tracker with a Large AMOLED Screen

The Honor Band 9 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker featuring a 1.57-inch AMOLED touchscreen, serving as a direct successor to the Honor Band 7 with a larger, brighter screen and a slim, lightweight 16.3-gram polymer body. Retailing for around €49 to €60, the device runs on a smooth, proprietary operating system compatible with Android and iOS, providing a user-friendly interface...Read more

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computerhoy.20minutos.es
22/09/2024
Honor Band 9: A fitness tracker that wins you over with its curved design and endless battery, though it leaves some doubts

The Honor Band 9 is a lightweight, comfortable smart band featuring a 1.57-inch AMOLED rectangular screen with curved edges and impressive outdoor brightness. Its standout features include a comprehensive and highly visual Honor Health companion app, precise biometric tracking that rivals premium smartwatches, and exceptional battery life that lasts between 8 to 10 days under heavy...Read more

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robadainformatici.it
07/01/2026
Honor Band 9 - Full Review - Roba Da Informatici

The Honor Band 9 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker that balances sleek aesthetics with high utility, weighing just 16 grams without its silicone strap. Its standout feature is a vibrant 1.57-inch AMOLED touchscreen display boasting a 60 Hz refresh rate and 302 PPI density, providing high readability even under direct sunlight. Designed without physical side buttons, all...Read more

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