Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Play10C
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
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Play10C
Wired charging speed (15W)
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Play10C
Screen size (6.61")
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Play9A
Total weight (194g)
WinsValue
Play9A
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Play10C | Play9A |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.61" | 6.56" | |
| 720 × 1,604 | 720 × 1,612 | |
| TFT LCD | TFT LCD | |
| 120Hz | — | |
| 1,010 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 4 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh | |
| 15W | — | |
| No | — | |
Build | ||
| 197g | 194g | |
| 8.4mm | 8.7mm | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor Play10C
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Honor Play9A
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Honor Play9A
Highest resolution main camera.