Honor Play 3e vs ZTE Blade 11 Prime
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime leads — 21/100 vs 19/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade 11 Prime has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 3e
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
What makes Honor Play 3e better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 190g
- Better display (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 11 Prime better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (15/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 3e vs the ZTE Blade 11 Prime, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime scores 2 points higher (21/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime leads (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the ZTE Blade 11 Prime are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime is a bit better (15/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | ZTE Blade 11 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 177554 | |
| 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 | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 166.0×76.0×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- Main: 16MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 3e and ZTE Blade 11 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 3e and the ZTE Blade 11 Prime are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime is a bit better (15/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (32/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 3e notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The ZTE Blade 11 Prime edges out the Honor Play 3e by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 3e or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The ZTE Blade 11 Prime leads on camera score (15/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor Play 3e (78/100 vs 57/100).