Honor Play9C vs Honor X80i
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 18/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Honor Play9C
Honor X80i
- Overall rating 18/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 14 points higher (32/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
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 X80i?
The Honor X80i is noticeably better than the Honor Play9C — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.