Honor Play 3e vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 156,818); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 230g).
Honor Play 3e
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Lighter: 146g vs 230g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (78/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3851 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $1250 |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Play 3e and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Honor Play 3e by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (68/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.