Honor Play 3e vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 19/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 III has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 146g vs 186g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3020 mAh
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 41 points higher (60/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Honor Play 3e by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (65/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (90/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (42/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 41 points (60/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.