Honor 9A vs Honor Play 3e
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 9A leads — 26/100 vs 19/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Honor Play 3e
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 185g
- Better display (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Honor Play 3e, the Honor 9A scores 7 points higher (26/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Honor 9A are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 9A and the Honor Play 3e are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Honor Play 3e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Honor Play 3e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Honor 9A are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 9A and the Honor Play 3e are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Honor Play 3e?
The Honor 9A edges out the Honor Play 3e by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Honor Play 3e?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Honor Play 3e — 19/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Honor Play 3e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor 9A (66/100 vs 15/100).