Transfer WhatsApp history

[Rolandtking]

I've just changed mobile phones (keeping same phone number) from a Moto G4 to an Honor 9 (neither rooted). Is there any way I can transfer the WhatsApp data (old messages) from the G4 to my new phone?

 

[hallux]

Explained on the FAQ page for Whatsapp - https://faq.whatsapp.com/en/android/20887921/?category=5245251