Honor Play 3e vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 19/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 222g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 56 points higher (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Honor Play 3e by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (68/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 56 points (75/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.