Honor Play9C vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 18/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 513,809); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Honor Play9C
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 2876004 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $350 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Honor Play9C by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (61/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (72/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (62/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 42 points (60/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.