Honor Play9C vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 35/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4900 mAh
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 35 points higher (70/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Play9C by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (91/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 35 points (70/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.