Honor Play 3e vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 19/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 177,554); the Realme GT7 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 203g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 52 points higher (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (89/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 8430 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Honor Play 3e by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (89/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 52 points (71/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.