Honor 70 vs Honor Play9C
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 18/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 70 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Honor 70
Honor Play9C
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 190g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Honor Play9C, the Honor 70 scores 20 points higher (38/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 | Honor Play9C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 780 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (77/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 20 points (38/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Honor Play9C?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Honor Play9C — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Honor Play9C?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use.