Honor Play9C vs Redmi 13R
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi 13R (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play9C leads — 18/100 vs 16/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play9C
Redmi 13R
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Redmi 13R, the Honor Play9C scores 2 points higher (18/100 vs 16/100). 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, 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 Honor Play9C is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Redmi 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 168.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 13R
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 13R
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 13R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Redmi 13R, 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
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 Honor Play9C is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
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 Redmi 13R?
The Honor Play9C edges out the Redmi 13R by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Redmi 13R?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi 13R — 16/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Redmi 13R?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 13R is a better fit for everyday use.