Honor Play9C vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 513,809); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Honor Play9C by 84.1% 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 Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C 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.