Honor Play9C vs Realme 12
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 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 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Realme 12
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 12 points higher (47/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 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 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 45W | |
| 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Realme 12, 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 12 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (41/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 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 12?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Realme 12?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 12 (41/100 vs 10/100).