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- Black
- Blue
- 2 colours
Overview
NeoScore
5.5
#6748 of 11037
- Design & display
- 5.3
- Performance & hardware
- 5.6
- Camera
- 5.8
- Connectivity
- 6.7
- Battery & charging
- 4.6
Strengths
- 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.
- The 13 MP main camera has OIS and an f/1.8 aperture.
- Connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS and 5G.
Weak points
- The 720 × 1,612-pixel, 269-ppi display limits image sharpness.
- Fast charging is limited to 10 W.
- The device does not include Google services.
- Display
- 6.56″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
- Design
- 190 g75.3 mm163.6 mm8.4 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 6100+Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 442,500Better than 53% of phones
- Battery
- 5,200 mAh10 W
- Cameras
- 13 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 14
Evidence-based overview
Play9C (China) technical sheet
The Honor Play9C (China) is a 5G phone with an overall NeoScore of 5.61/10. NeoTeo’s specification assessment places it in line with the typical phone in the catalogue. Connectivity is its strongest category at 6.68; design & display scores 5.28, while battery reaches 4.59.
Its 6.56-inch IPS LCD provides a 90 Hz refresh rate, 780-nit peak brightness, DC dimming and scratch resistance. The 720 × 1,612-pixel resolution and 269 ppi, however, do not match the detail of higher-resolution panels. The glass body is 8.4 mm thick, weighs 190 g and has an IP54 rating.
The MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ works with 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. Its performance & hardware score of 5.99 is in line with the typical phone. The 13 MP rear camera has an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation; the camera category is also in line with the catalogue, without implying hands-on photo testing.
A 5,200 mAh battery is a documented specification strength, but the battery category sits below most phones because charging is limited to 10 W. Dual Nano-SIM, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS and 5G make connectivity a clear focus. Android 14 comes with 2 years of update support, but Google services are unavailable. It suits users who value ample RAM, 5G, dual SIM and OIS, provided they can accept the modest display resolution, slow charging and lack of Google services.
Highlights
- 112 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.
- 2The 13 MP main camera has OIS and an f/1.8 aperture.
- 3Connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS and 5G.
- 4The 5,200 mAh battery supports reverse charging.
Things to consider
- 1The 720 × 1,612-pixel, 269-ppi display limits image sharpness.
- 2Fast charging is limited to 10 W.
- 3The device does not include Google services.
Honor
Technical specifications
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- Body Width
- 75.3 mm
- Body Height
- 163.6 mm
- Weight
- 190 g
- Usable Surface
- 83.9 %
- Body Materials
- Glass
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- Foldable
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G57 MC2
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 442,500
- CPU Description
- Octa-core: 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 780 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.56″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,612 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Display Features
- Water Drop Notch, SGS Certified, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 14
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 14
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 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
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Navigation Systems
- 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
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker
Automated technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
5.3
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
- 4.1
- Peak Display Brightness 780 nits
- 6.4
- Display Features Water Drop Notch, SGS Certified, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- 1.5
- Weight 190 g
- 7.0
- Resistance Features IP54
- 2.5
- Usable Surface 83.9 %
- 7.7
- Body Thickness 8.4 mm
- 7.2
Performance & hardware
5.6
- AnTuTu Score 442,500
- 2.2
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 7.0
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
- 4.8
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
- Processor Type Octa-Core
- 9.0
Camera
5.8
- Resolution 13 Mpx
- 5.6
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Camera Features Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, LED Flash
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.7
- 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
- 1.5
- 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 7.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
- 8.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.0
Battery & charging
4.6
- Battery Capacity 5,200 mAh
- 8.2
- Fast Charge Power 10 W
- 2.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- 3.0
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- Design & display
- 5.28
- Performance & hardware
- 5.62
- Camera
- 5.76
- Connectivity
- 6.68
- Battery & charging
- 4.59
- NeoScore rank
- #6748 / 11037
Play9C (China)
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
13 MP rear main camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 120 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.8
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 120 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Digital Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, LED Flash
5 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Product gallery
06Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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