UAE Price
AED 550
India Price
₹9,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor Play9C (China) 128GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5200 mAh battery. At AED 550 in the UAE and ₹9,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Play9C excels with its 5200mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, a 90Hz TFT LCD screen offering smoother scrolling than 60Hz rivals, and 780 nits peak brightness aiding outdoor visibility. It targets budget-conscious buyers who prioritize battery endurance over camera quality or 5G speed, such as delivery riders or elderly users needing long-lasting, simple operation. Its weakness is the 5MP main camera—barely usable in low light—and the lack of NFC limits contactless payments. In UAE at AED 550, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 600 offers a 5200mAh battery and 90Hz display. In India at ₹9999, it’s overpriced: rivals like the Redmi 12 offer 5000mAh, 90Hz, and a 50MP main camera for ₹9000. The Honor Play9C’s outdated 720p resolution and weak camera make it hard to justify in India when better options exist at similar cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired 2.5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz, 780 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue |
| Models | JDY-AN00 |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, September 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 26 |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Play9c.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a basic smartphone for daily tasks and find it at a deep discount. Its 128GB storage and entry-level performance make it suitable for light users who prioritize affordability over longevity.
The Honor Play9C (China) 128GB is priced at AED 550 in the UAE. It is available through select online retailers and authorized dealers in the region.
The Honor Play9C (China) 128GB is priced at ₹9999 in India. It is available through major e-commerce platforms and select offline retailers.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting but struggles with detail and color accuracy in low light. It is suitable for casual snapshots but not for demanding photography needs.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and light app usage. It supports efficient power management to extend usage between charges.
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