Honor Play 70C vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $85 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 358,608); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 70C doesn't; the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 70C
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor Play 70C better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $699
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Play 70C — 56/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $85 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 70C and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Honor Play 70C by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $614. Honor Play 70C was $614 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 70C by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.