Honor Play 3e vs Realme C2
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Realme C2 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C2 leads — 21/100 vs 19/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C2 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 166g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Realme C2
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 166g
- Better display (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Realme C2 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Realme C2, the Realme C2 scores 2 points higher (21/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C2 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 Realme C2 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C2 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Realme C2 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Realme C2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 Lite | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 154.3×73.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme C2
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Realme C2
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme C2
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Realme C2, 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 Realme C2 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C2 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (32/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Realme C2 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Realme C2?
The Realme C2 edges out the Honor Play 3e by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Realme C2?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Realme C2 — 21/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Realme C2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme C2 (32/100 vs 15/100).