Honor Play 3e vs Huawei Mate 80
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 19/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 80 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Huawei Mate 80
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 203g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Huawei Mate 80, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 46 points higher (65/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (41/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Huawei Mate 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1589460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4446 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Huawei Mate 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Honor Play 3e by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (69/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (83/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (41/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 46 points (65/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Huawei Mate 80?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei Mate 80 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Huawei Mate 80?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.