Honor Play9C vs Realme 11
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme 11 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 11 leads — 47/100 vs 35/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Realme 11 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Realme 11
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Realme 11 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Realme 11, the Realme 11 scores 12 points higher (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 11 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 11 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 11 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 11 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Realme 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 680 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme 11
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 11
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 11
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Realme 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 11 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (41/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 11 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 11 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Realme 11?
The Realme 11 is noticeably better than the Honor Play9C — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Realme 11?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Realme 11 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Realme 11?
The Realme 11 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Realme 11?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 11 (41/100 vs 10/100).