Honor Play9C vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 513,809); the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Honor Play9C by 87.0% 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (83/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.