Honor Play 3e vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 19/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 248g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 56 points higher (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (78/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 5775 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Honor Play 3e by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (78/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.