Honor Play 9C vs Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Honor Play 9C. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Honor Play 9C which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Honor Play 9C | Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Dual | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9499 (Upcoming) | Rs. 8450 (Buy Now) |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 23, 2024. The Expected cost of Honor Play 9C is Rs. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is February 14, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 8450.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Honor Play 9C's 6.56 inch screen. Honor Play 9C has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Honor's phone has display density of 269 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 263 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Honor's phone ~ 83%. Honor Play 9C has 20.15:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Honor Play 9C's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9C's 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Honor Play 9C | Xiaomi Redmi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Play 9C | Redmi A3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 23, 2024 | February 14, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.33 x 163.59 x 8.39 mm | 76.3 x 168.3 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Ink Jade Blue , Phantom Night Black | Olive Green, Midnight Black, Lake Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color TFT LCD (16.7 M) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.15:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 263 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 780nits Brightness | Brightness: 500 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.839 W/kg, Body: 0.773 W/kg, Speaker : Mono | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 10x digital zoom | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Magic UI 8 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6100 Plus | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |