Honor 9C vs Honor Play 30M 5G
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Honor Play 30M 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 9C leads — 14/100 vs 10/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 30M 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 194g).
Honor 9C
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 194g
- Better camera (26/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Honor Play 30M 5G, the Honor 9C scores 4 points higher (14/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 9C leads (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G leads (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Honor 9C (36/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9C | Honor Play 30M 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus () | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 75.1×163.7×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 30M 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 30M 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (26/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 30M 5G notably outperforms the Honor 9C (36/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor Play 30M 5G (80/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 9C edges out the Honor Play 30M 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Honor Play 30M 5G — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 9C leads on camera score (26/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Honor Play 30M 5G?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 30M 5G is a better fit for everyday use.