Honor Play 3e vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 44/100 vs 7/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,484,077 vs 156,818); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 203g).
Honor Play 3e
Tecno Phantom X2
- Lighter: 146g vs 203g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1484077 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 37 points higher (44/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 4384 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 3e and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Honor Play 3e by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (21/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (46/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (100/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 37 points (44/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.