Honor Play9C vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G leads — 43/100 vs 35/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't.
Honor Play9C
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G scores 8 points higher (43/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 1884 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 83 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 160.1×76.8×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, 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 — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G edges out the Honor Play9C by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a better fit for everyday use.