Honor Play9C vs Samsung Galaxy M15
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M15 leads — 44/100 vs 35/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Honor Play9C
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 34/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Samsung Galaxy M15, the Samsung Galaxy M15 scores 9 points higher (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (60/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Samsung Galaxy M15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| 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, One UI 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play9C and Samsung Galaxy M15, 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 M15 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (60/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 edges out the Honor Play9C by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy M15 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Samsung Galaxy M15?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M15 is a better fit for everyday use.