Honor Play 3e vs Samsung Galaxy A10s
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy A10s (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A10s leads — 21/100 vs 19/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A10s has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 168g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Samsung Galaxy A10s
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 168g
- Better display (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10s better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 15/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Samsung Galaxy A10s, the Samsung Galaxy A10s scores 2 points higher (21/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10s 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 Samsung Galaxy A10s are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10s notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10s and the Honor Play 3e are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Samsung Galaxy A10s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 156.9×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A10s
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A10s
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A10s
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Samsung Galaxy A10s, 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 Samsung Galaxy A10s are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10s notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (32/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10s and the Honor Play 3e are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy A10s?
The Samsung Galaxy A10s 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 Samsung Galaxy A10s?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10s — 21/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Samsung Galaxy A10s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A10s (32/100 vs 15/100).