Honor has officially announced its budget-friendly smartphone, the Honor Play 9C, which is now available for purchase starting at 799 yuan (6GB + 128GB), approximately US$113. The phone also comes in an 8GB + 256GB configuration, priced at 999 yuan (roughly US$142).
Honor Play 9C Specifications and Features:
The Honor Play 9C features a 6.56-inch TFT LCD display with an HD+ (720 x 1612) resolution and supports a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling. According to the company, the display reaches a peak brightness of 780 nits, ensuring clear visuals even under direct sunlight.
The affordable phone offers a feature called Smart Capsule, which has a similar implementation to Apple’s Dynamic Island.
Weighing 190 grams and measuring 8.39mm thick, the phone has received the Swiss SGS five-star drop and fall resistance certification, which showcases its durability.
On the rear, the Honor Play 9C is equipped with a 13-megapixel main camera (f/1.8 aperture), capable of recording 1080p videos. The camera offers several basic photography and videography features such as time-lapse, night scene mode, portrait mode, panoramic photography, dual-view video recording, HDR, smile capture, and more. For selfies, there’s a 5MP front camera.
Performance
Under the hood, the device runs on the Dimensity 6100+ chipset and boasts a 5,200mAh battery with support for 10W charging. Honor markets the phone as offering ultra-long battery life, smooth performance, and a robust build. The company also promises up to 3 years of smooth performance with this budget smartphone.
The Honor Play 9C includes 8GB of virtual RAM, which enhances multitasking by using a portion of the device’s internal storage as additional RAM. This feature ensures that apps run smoothly even with limited physical memory.
One standout feature of the phone is its 5G connectivity, made possible by the Dimensity 6100+ chipset. The device supports dual nano SIM cards for added convenience.
The phone comes in two color options—Azure Blue and Phantom Night Black—and is available for purchase on the company’s website at the mentioned price points.
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