Honor Play 3e vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 7/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 213g).
Honor Play 3e
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 146g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 31 points higher (38/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 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 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 213 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 31 points (38/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.