UAE Price
AED 800
India Price
₹11,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor Play9T 128GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.77 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 800 in the UAE and ₹11,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Play9T 128GB excels with its 6000mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, 35W wired charging that refills from 0–50% in under 30 minutes, and a 120Hz TFT LCD screen offering smoother scrolling than most sub-₹12K phones. It targets budget-conscious buyers who prioritize battery endurance over camera quality—think rural users, shift workers, or students needing all-day reliability without frequent charging. Its weakness is the 5MP main camera: low-light shots are noisy, detail is lost, and video recording caps at 1080p/30fps, making it unusable for content creation. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 handles light tasks but stutters under multitasking. In UAE at AED 800, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 900 offers 6000mAh and 35W charging. In India at ₹11999, it’s overpriced—real alternatives like the Redmi 13C 5G offer similar battery life with a 50MP main camera for ₹1000 less.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF Auxiliary lens |
| 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 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm (6.57 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 197 g or 199 g (6.95 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1610 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~261 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity (ultrasound), compass |
| Colors | Black, White, Green |
| Models | ALT-AN00 |
| Price | About 120 EUR |
| Announced | 2024, September 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 06 |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Play9t.
It remains a solid budget option in 2026 if you prioritize affordability over cutting-edge features. For basic daily use like messaging, browsing, and light apps, its value still holds up well.
The Honor Play9T 128GB is priced at AED 800 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Play9T 128GB is priced at ₹11999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors and good detail for its price range. Low-light performance is average, with noticeable noise but still usable for casual snaps.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including social media, calls, and browsing. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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