Honor Play9A vs Poco C61
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. Both devices score the same overall rating of 27/100. Key differences: the Honor Play9A has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play9A
Poco C61
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
The Honor Play9A and the Poco C61 received the same MobileRank rating — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Poco C61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 14, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9A and Poco C61, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Poco C61?
Both devices scored 27/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco C61.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Poco C61?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Poco C61 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Poco C61?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use.