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 — 36/100 vs 18/100 (a 18-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.
Honor Play9C
Realme 12
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 18/100
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 62/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Realme 12, the Realme 12 scores 18 points higher (36/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Realme 12 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (96/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 1884 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $200 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (38/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (65/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (96/100 vs 55/100).
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 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Realme 12?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme 12 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Realme 12?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Realme 12?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.