Side-by-side technical data
Honor 9C vs Honor Play 3
Comparison between Honor 9C and Honor Play 3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor 9C, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 9C, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Honor Play 3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 352
- against 319
- Max. download speed
- 400 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710A | Huawei Kirin 710F |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 144,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 319 | 352 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,125 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 176 g | 176 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.4 % | 82.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP5X, IPX4 |
Battery
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.39″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 400 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 9C | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AKA-L29 | ASK-AL00x |
