Honor Play9C vs Honor X6s
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play9C leads — 18/100 vs 16/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Play9C
Honor X6s
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 194g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 57/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Honor X6s, the Honor Play9C scores 2 points higher (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (62/100 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 Play9C or the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play9C edges out the Honor X6s by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.