Honor Play9C vs Realme Narzo 50 Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads — 25/100 vs 18/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP.
Honor Play9C
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 190g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro scores 7 points higher (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 181 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 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 Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro edges out the Honor Play9C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Realme Narzo 50 Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Narzo 50 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.