Honor GT Pro vs Honor Play9C
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 35/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 513,809); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Honor Play9C
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 212g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Honor Play9C, the Honor GT Pro scores 48 points higher (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Honor Play9C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 780 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Honor Play9C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Honor Play9C by 538.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (70/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 48 points (83/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Honor Play9C?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Honor Play9C — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play9C?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Honor Play9C?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.