Honor 600e vs Honor Play9C
The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600e leads — 37/100 vs 18/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 600e has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor 600e is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor 600e
Honor Play9C
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 190g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 62/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Honor Play9C, the Honor 600e scores 19 points higher (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600e | Honor Play9C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 780 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $550 | — |
Honor 600e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 600e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 600e
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor 600e is noticeably better than the Honor Play9C — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Honor Play9C?
The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Honor Play9C — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600e or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor 600e leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600e over the Honor Play9C?
The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use.