Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play9C (China) vs Honor X7b 5G
Comparison between Honor Play9C (China) and Honor X7b 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor X7b 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play9C (China), if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 442,500
- against 394,400
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Honor X7b 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 850 nits
- against 780 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 389 ppi
- against 269 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 35 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 442,500 Best value | 394,400 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Silver, Green, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 166.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.9 % | 87.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 35 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 780 nits | 850 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 389 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, SGS Certified, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Play9C (China) | X7b 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | JDY-AN00 | — |
