Honor Play9C vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 35/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 190g).
Honor Play9C
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1884
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (97/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play9C and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor Play9C by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (97/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Play9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.