Honor Play9C vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 leads — 38/100 vs 35/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9C has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4050 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 240g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 23/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 better?
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 scores 3 points higher (38/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C leads (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (60/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 14, One UI 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 169.0×80.1×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 240 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover7
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Samsung Galaxy Xcover7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (68/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (48/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 (60/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 edges out the Honor Play9C by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor Play9C (60/100 vs 20/100).