HONOR Play9C vs Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
26.3chipPerformancechip20
29.1Display31.3
20.5Camera29
40.7Battery38.8
46.7Features46.7
5 spec wins — HONOR Play9C5 spec wins — Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR Play9C scores 30.6 against 30.5 for Motorola Moto G Play (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR Play9C edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR Play9C
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
- 56% higher Peak brightness: 780 nits vs 500 nits
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Motorola Moto G Play (2024)
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher Wired charging: 15 W vs 10 W
Display
| Spec | HONOR Play9C | Motorola Moto G Play (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″+1% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 780 nits+56% | 500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 84.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR Play9C | Motorola Moto G Play (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 680 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 64GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | HONOR Play9C | Motorola Moto G Play (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR Play9C | Motorola Moto G Play (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+4% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 15 W+50% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR Play9C | Motorola Moto G Play (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm+1% |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR Play9C | Motorola Moto G Play (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | HONOR Play9C | Motorola Moto G Play (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (MagicOS 8.0) | Android 13 |
Audio
| Spec | HONOR Play9C | Motorola Moto G Play (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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