Honor Play 3e vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 156,818); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 163g).
Honor Play 3e
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Lighter: 146g vs 163g
- Overall rating 18/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (29/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (97/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9490 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play 3e and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Honor Play 3e by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (91/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (89/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (29/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (97/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.