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Honor 9S vs Realme C3

What 9S does better (3) and where C3 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Honor 9S
Honor · 20209S
3.7Score
3 advantages≈ $95
vs
Realme C3
Realme · 2020C3
3.8Score
7 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
2.8Display2.9
2.3Camera2.5
2.5Battery3.5
2.4Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

9SC3
70.9 × 146.58.475 × 164.49
9SC3Difference
Height146.5 mm164.4 mm−17.9 mm
Width70.9 mm75 mm−4.1 mm
Thickness8.4 mm9 mm−0.6 mm
Weight144 g195 g−51 g

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

Why is 9S better than C3?

  1. Weight144 g vs 195 g+35%
  2. Pixel density295 ppi vs 270 ppi+9%
  3. Thickness8.4 mm vs 9 mm+7%

Why is C3 better than 9S?

  1. Battery capacity3,020 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+66%
  2. RAM2 GB vs 4 GB2×
  3. Main camera8 MP vs 12 MP+50%
  4. Storage (max)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  5. Screen size5.4″ vs 6.5″+19%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio73.8% vs 82.7%+12%
  7. Main camera aperturef/2 vs f/1.8+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor 9SHonor 9S≈ $953.7
Realme C3Realme C3≈ $953.8
Design
Weight144 g195 g
Thickness8.4 mm9 mm
Height146.5 mm164.4 mm
Width70.9 mm75 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
ColoursBlack, Blue, RedFrozen Blue, Blazing Red, Volcano Grey shade
Display
Screen size5.4″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,440 px1,600 px
Pixel density295 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—480 nits
Screen-to-body ratio73.8%82.7%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762R Helio P22Mediatek MT6769V/CB Helio G70
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 2EEMC2
AnTuTu score—192,223
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—1,262
Memory
RAM2 GB4 GB
Storage (max)32 GB64 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera8 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/2f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.8"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging—10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 10
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagic UI 3.1ColorOS 7.0
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