Honor Play 3e vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Honor Play 3e (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). Both devices score the same overall rating of 7/100. Key differences: the ZTE Libero 5G III has the bigger battery (4120 mAh vs 3020); the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 3e doesn't; the Honor Play 3e is noticeably lighter (146g vs 207g).
Honor Play 3e
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Lighter: 146g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 4120 vs 3020 mAh
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 0/100)
The Honor Play 3e and the ZTE Libero 5G III received the same MobileRank rating — 7/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 3e | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 3e
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 3e
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 3e
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III notably outperforms the Honor Play 3e (15/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 3e significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 41/100).
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 ZTE Libero 5G III?
Both devices scored 7/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Libero 5G III.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 3e and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor Play 3e has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 3e over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Honor Play 3e is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.