Honor Play 40 vs Honor Play9C (China)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor Play 40
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Honor Play9C (China)
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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
Honor Play 40
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.56 | 6.56 |
| Panel Type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1612 | 1612 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 780 |
| PPI | 269 | 269 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 83.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 480 + 5G | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 + |
| Process (nm) | 8 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5200 | 5200 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.3 | 163.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 188 | 190 |
| Width (mm) | 75.1 | 75.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, July 05 | 2024, September 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 05 | Available. Released 2024, September 26 |
Network
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor Play 40 | Honor Play9C (China) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor Play 40 and Honor Play9C (China) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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