Honor Play9C vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 513,809); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play9C by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.