Honor Play 3e vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 19/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 177,554); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 193g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 54 points higher (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (56/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4313 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Honor Play 3e by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 3e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (70/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (56/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 54 points (73/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.