Honor 9S vs Honor Play 3e
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. Both devices score the same overall rating of 7/100. Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP.
Honor 9S
Honor Play 3e
- Lighter: 144g vs 146g
- Overall rating 7/100
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Overall rating 7/100
The Honor 9S and the Honor Play 3e received the same MobileRank rating — 7/100. 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9S | Honor Play 3e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 3020 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 146 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor 9S and Honor Play 3e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Honor Play 3e?
Both devices scored 7/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Play 3e.
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Honor Play 3e?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Honor Play 3e — 7/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Honor Play 3e?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use.