Honor Play 3e vs Infinix S5
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix S5 leads — 23/100 vs 19/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix S5 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Infinix S5
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 178g
- Better display (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Infinix S5 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (21/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Infinix S5, the Infinix S5 scores 4 points higher (23/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 leads (21/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix S5 leads (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Infinix S5 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (21/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix S5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Infinix S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Infinix S5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix S5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Infinix S5
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Infinix S5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Infinix S5 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 is a bit better (21/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix S5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (32/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Infinix S5?
The Infinix S5 edges out the Honor Play 3e by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Infinix S5?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Infinix S5 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Infinix S5?
The Infinix S5 leads on camera score (21/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Infinix S5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Infinix S5 (32/100 vs 15/100).