Honor Play9C vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 513,809); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Honor Play9C
Redmi K100 Pro
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2560 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Play9C and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Honor Play9C by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (90/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (89/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
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 K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.