Honor Play9C vs Realme 12x
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme 12x (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12x leads — 29/100 vs 18/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12x has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Honor Play9C
Realme 12x
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Realme 12x, the Realme 12x scores 11 points higher (29/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12x significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Realme 12x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme 12x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 12x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12x
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Realme 12x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12x significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12x notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Realme 12x?
The Realme 12x is noticeably better than the Honor Play9C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Realme 12x?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme 12x — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Realme 12x?
The Realme 12x leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Realme 12x?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12x is a better fit for everyday use.