Honor 600e vs Honor Play 9A
The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600e leads — 37/100 vs 11/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 600e has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor 600e is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor 600e
Honor Play 9A
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 185g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Honor Play 9A, the Honor 600e scores 26 points higher (37/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 600e | Honor Play 9A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $550 | — |
Honor 600e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor 600e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 600e
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (54/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 600e is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 600e notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Honor Play 9A?
The Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Honor Play 9A?
The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Honor Play 9A — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600e or the Honor Play 9A?
The Honor 600e leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600e over the Honor Play 9A?
The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use.