Overall Score
42.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#3231)42.8
Performance(#1489)85.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6498)49.7
Battery(#1266)36.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1320)76.4
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor Play9C
Short Review
- The Honor Play9C features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.6 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 190g, available in Black and Blue.
- Its 6.56-inch TFT LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, providing smooth visuals at a peak brightness of 780 nits.
- Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM, ensuring reliable performance for multitasking.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP wide lens capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 5 MP shooter for selfies.
- A robust 5200mAh battery supports 10W charging, offering extended usage without wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 14 with Magic OS 8, the software experience is modern and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and a USB Type-C port.
- The device lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the Honor Play9C combines solid specifications with a functional design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, September 26
Announced2024, September 26
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.56"
TypeTFT LCD, 90Hz, 780 nits (peak)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5200 mAh
Charging Details10W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions163.6 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 14, Magic OS 8
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass