Honor 9C vs Honor Play 3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor 9C
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Honor Play 3
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.39 | 6.39 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1560 | 1560 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 269 | 269 |
| Screen-to-body | 82.4 | 82.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 710A | Kirin 710F |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 10.1 | EMUI 9.1 |
| OS Version | 10 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.8 | 159.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 176 | 176 |
| Width (mm) | 76.1 | 76.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, April 29 | 2019, September. Released 2019, September |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, May 04 | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor 9C | Honor Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor 9C and Honor Play 3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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