Honor 9A vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 9A leads — 11/100 vs 7/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).
Honor 9A
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 207g
- Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Honor 9A scores 4 points higher (11/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 9A and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9A | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 9A and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (36/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (68/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor 9A edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.