UAE Price
AED 900
India Price
₹13,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor Play9T 256GB 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 900 in the UAE and ₹13,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Play9T 256GB excels with its 6000mAh battery delivering multi-day use and 35W wired charging that refills 50% in under 40 minutes, while the 256GB storage eliminates need for cloud reliance. The 6.77-inch 720p display is large for media, and the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 handles light multitasking without stutter. This phone targets budget-conscious buyers in hot climates who prioritize battery endurance over speed—think delivery drivers, field workers, or students with limited charging access. Its weakness is the 720p resolution: text and video appear noticeably soft, and the 261 ppi density makes scrolling feel dated. NFC is absent, limiting contactless payments. In UAE at AED 900, it’s competitive because few rivals offer 6000mAh and 256GB under AED 1000. In India at ₹13999, it’s overpriced: real alternatives like the Redmi Note 13 5G offer 90Hz displays and better cameras at similar cost.
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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 | 256 |
| 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 value for budget-conscious buyers in 2026, especially if you prioritize storage and basic performance over cutting-edge features. Its 256GB storage and reliable build make it a practical choice for secondary or entry-level use.
The Honor Play9T 256GB is priced at AED 900 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Play9T 256GB is priced at ₹13999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with good color accuracy and sufficient detail for social media. Low-light performance is basic but acceptable for casual use, with no significant blur in standard shooting modes.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
Ready to buy the Play9t?
From AED 900 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
