Honor Play9C vs Realme V30
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme V30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play9C leads — 18/100 vs 11/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play9C
Realme V30
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Realme V30, the Honor Play9C scores 7 points higher (18/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V30 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Realme V30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 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 | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme V30
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme V30
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Realme V30 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme V30 is a bit better (67/100 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 V30?
The Honor Play9C edges out the Realme V30 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Realme V30?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Realme V30 — 11/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Realme V30?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V30 is a better fit for everyday use.