Honor Play9C vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Play9C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 513,809); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9C doesn't; the Honor Play9C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9C
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Play9C better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9C vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9C | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 780 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.3×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9C
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9C and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Honor Play9C by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Honor Play9C (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Play9C are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9C or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Honor Play9C by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9C and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Play9C has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9C or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9C or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9C over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.