Honor has introduced its affordable smartphone, the Honor Play 9C, which is now on sale starting at 799 yuan (6GB + 128GB), or around US$113. There is also an 8GB + 256GB version available for 999 yuan (approximately US$142).
Honor Play 9C Specifications and Features
The Honor Play 9C is equipped with a 6.56-inch TFT LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and supports a refresh rate of 90Hz for smoother scrolling. The display can reach a peak brightness of 780 nits, allowing for clear visibility even in bright sunlight.
This budget-friendly smartphone includes a feature called Smart Capsule, which is similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island. Weighing 190 grams and measuring 8.39mm in thickness, the device has achieved the Swiss SGS five-star certification for drop and fall resistance, highlighting its durability.
On the back, the Honor Play 9C features a 13-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, capable of recording videos in 1080p. It also offers various photography and videography options such as time-lapse, night scene mode, portrait mode, panoramic shots, dual-view video recording, HDR, smile capture, and more. For selfies, there is a 5MP front camera available.
Performance
The phone is powered by the Dimensity 6100+ chipset and is backed by a 5,200mAh battery that supports 10W charging. Honor promotes this device as having ultra-long battery life, smooth performance, and a sturdy build, promising up to 3 years of reliable use with this budget smartphone.
The Honor Play 9C includes 8GB of virtual RAM, which enhances multitasking capabilities by utilizing part of the internal storage as additional RAM. This ensures that applications run efficiently, even with limited physical memory.
A notable feature of the phone is its 5G connectivity, enabled by the Dimensity 6100+ chipset. The device supports dual nano SIM cards for added convenience.
The smartphone is available in two colors—Azure Blue and Phantom Night Black—and can be purchased on the company's website at the listed price points.
