Engineering:Honor 9C
| Brand | Honor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Huawei |
| Series | C/Play |
| Compatible networks | GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE) |
| First released | Play 3: September 4, 2019 9C: April 29, 2020 |
| Availability by region | 9C: Europe:  Belarus RussiaAsia:  IraqPlay 3:  China |
| Predecessor | Honor 8C |
| Successor | Honor X7 Honor X8 Honor Play 4 |
| Related | Honor 9A Honor 9S |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 159.8 × 76.1 × 8.1 mm |
| Mass | 176 g |
| Operating system | 9C: Android 10 without Google Play Services, Magic UI 3.1 Play 3: Initial: Android 9 Pie without Google Play Services, EMUI 9.1 Current: HarmonyOS 2.0 |
| System on chip | 9C: HiSilicon Kirin 710A (14 nm) Play 3: HiSilicon Kirin 710F (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Memory | 9C: 4 GB Play 3: 4/6 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 9C: 64 GB Play 3: 64/128 GB eMMC 5.1 |
| Removable storage | microSDXC up to 512 GB |
| Battery | Non-removable, Li-Po 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 10 W |
| Display | IPS LCD, 6.39", 1560 × 720 (HD+), 19.5:9, 269 ppi |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.8 (wide-angle), 1/2.0", 0.8 µm, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) LED flash, HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide-angle) HDR Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity | MicroUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0 (A2DP, LE), NFC (9C), FM radio (Play 3), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Other | Fingerprint scanner (rear-mounted on 9C), proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass |
| References | [1][2] |
The Honor 9C is an Android smartphone developed by the Huawei sub-brand Honor, which features a 48 MP camera at a relatively low price point. It was introduced on April 29, 2020, in Russia alongside the Honor 9A and Honor 9S. Also, sales start on May 4, 2020.[3]
Additionally, the Honor Play 3 was introduced for China on September 4, 2019, alongside the Honor 20S; it mainly differs from the Honor 9C in its processor and the lack of a fingerprint scanner.[4]
Specifications
Design
The screen is made of glass. The back panel is made of glossy plastic, while the side frame is matte.
The smartphones are identical in dimensions. In terms of design, the Honor Play 3 differs from the 9C by the absence of a fingerprint scanner and a V-shaped reflection pattern, whereas the 9C features a pixel-beam reflection effect.
Located at the bottom are the microUSB port, speaker, microphone, and 3.5 mm audio jack. A second microphone is located at the top. The left side houses a slot for two SIM cards and a microSD card up to 512 GB on the 9C, while the Play 3 features a hybrid slot for either two SIM cards or one SIM card and a microSD card. The volume buttons and the power button are located on the right side.
The Honor 9C was sold in Midnight Black and Aurora Blue.
The Honor Play 3 was sold in three colors: Magic Night Black, Aurora Blue, and Charm Red.
Processor
The Honor 9C features a HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor manufactured using a 14 nm process, while the Play 3 uses the Kirin 710F manufactured on a 12 nm process.[4] Both processors are paired with a Mali-G51 MP4 GPU.
Battery
The battery is lithium polymer and has a capacity of 4000 mAh with 10W standard charging.[5]
Cameras
The smartphone features a triple rear camera setup: 48 MP, f/1.8 (wide-angle) with phase-detection autofocus + 8 MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor). The front camera has a resolution of 8 MP and an aperture of f/2.0 (wide-angle). Both the main and front cameras can record video at 1080p@30fps.
Display
The display is an IPS LCD, 6.39", HD+ (1560 × 720) with a pixel density of 269 ppi, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a circular cutout for the front camera located in the top-left corner.
Storage
The Honor 9C was sold in a 4/64 GB configuration,[6]
while the Honor Play 3 was sold in 4/64, 4/128, and 6/128 GB configurations.[5]
Software
The Honor 9C runs on Magic UI 3.1 based on Android 10 without Google Play Services. Huawei's AppGallery is used for installing applications.[7]
The Honor Play 3 was released with EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie without Google Play Services. It was later updated to HarmonyOS 2.0.[8]
References
- ↑ "Honor 9C - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9c-10214.php. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ↑ "Honor Play 3 - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_3-9829.php. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ↑ "Honor unveils 9C, 9A and 9S phones" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_unveils_9c_9a_and_9s_phones_in_russia-news-42936.php. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "HONOR Play 3 announced: More of a Redmi Note 8 rival than gaming phone" (in en). 2019-09-05. https://www.androidauthority.com/honor-play-3-1025339/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Honor Play 3 offers a 48MP camera and 4,000mAh battery at an entry level price" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_play_3_offers_a_48mp_camera_and_4000mah_battery_an_an_entry_level_price-news-39030.php. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ↑ Washington, Vineet (April 30, 2020). "Honor 9C, Honor 9A, Honor 9S With Octa-Core Processors, 4G Connectivity Launched: Price, Specifications". https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/news/honor-9c-9a-9s-price-rub-12990-10990-6990-launch-specifications-may-4-release-date-2220848.
- ↑ "Mobile-review.com Review of the Honor 9C smartphone – the first affordable one with AppGallery" (in ru). https://mobile-review.com/review/honor-9c.shtml. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ↑ Sarkar, Amy (2022-04-11). "HarmonyOS (Hongmeng OS) Eligible Devices" (in en-US). https://www.huaweicentral.com/harmonyos-eligible-devices/. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
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