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 — 62/100 vs 19/100 (a 43-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 (1,504,467 vs 177,554); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 203g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 177554
- 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 (71/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 43 points higher (62/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (79/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (78/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1504467 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Honor Play 3e by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (71/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (79/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e (51/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (78/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 3e by 43 points (62/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.