Honor Play 3e vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 19/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia 5 IV has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 172g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 146g vs 172g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 48 points higher (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (56/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4188 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Honor Play 3e by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (56/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 48 points (67/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.