Honor 70 Pro vs Honor Play9A
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 Pro leads — 40/100 vs 11/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9A has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't.
Honor 70 Pro
Honor Play9A
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 194g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Honor Play9A, the Honor 70 Pro scores 29 points higher (40/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Honor Play9A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (63/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor Play9A are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor Play9A?
The Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 29 points (40/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Honor Play9A?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Honor Play9A — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 Pro or the Honor Play9A?
The Honor 70 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Honor Play9A?
The Honor 70 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use.