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Honor 9A vs Realme C17

What 9A does better (4) and where C17 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Honor 9A
Honor · 20209A
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
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Realme C17
Realme · 2020C17
5.0Score
6 advantages≈ $170
3.1Display4.5
5.0Camera5.0
5.6Battery4.6
4.3Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

9AC17
74.1 × 159.1975.5 × 164.18.9
9AC17Difference
Height159.1 mm164.1 mm−5 mm
Width74.1 mm75.5 mm−1.4 mm
Thickness9 mm8.9 mm+0.1 mm
Weight185 g188 g−3 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 9A better than C17?

  1. NFCYes · C17: No
  2. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz+11%
  3. Pixel density278 ppi vs 270 ppi+3%
  4. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/2.2+22%

Why is C17 better than 9A?

  1. RAM3 GB vs 6 GB2×
  2. Storage (max)64 GB vs 256 GB4×
  3. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  4. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.5″+3%
  5. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
  6. Process12 nm vs 11 nm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor 9AHonor 9A≈ $1605.2
Realme C17Realme C17≈ $1705.0
Design
Weight185 g188 g
Thickness9 mm8.9 mm
Height159.1 mm164.1 mm
Width74.1 mm75.5 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursBlack, Blue, GreenNavy Blue, Lake Green
Display
Screen size6.3″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density278 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Measured brightness546 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%82.3%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762R Helio P22Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm11 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz1.8 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Adreno 610
Memory
RAM3 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Main sensor size—1/3.06"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging—18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-26.2 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagic UI 3.1—
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