Honor Play 3e vs Tecno Spark 8
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Tecno Spark 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 8 leads — 21/100 vs 18/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 200g).
Honor Play 3e
Tecno Spark 8
- Lighter: 146g vs 200g
- Better display (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (12/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the Tecno Spark 8, the Tecno Spark 8 scores 3 points higher (21/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 8/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Tecno Spark 8 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 8 and the Honor Play 3e are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | Tecno Spark 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 723 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.8×76.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 8
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Spark 8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 3e and Tecno Spark 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 8/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the Tecno Spark 8 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 8 and the Honor Play 3e are nearly equal (12/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8 notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the Tecno Spark 8?
The Tecno Spark 8 edges out the Honor Play 3e by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the Tecno Spark 8?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Tecno Spark 8 — 21/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the Tecno Spark 8?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 8 is a better fit for everyday use.