Honor Play 9A vs Honor X6s
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6s leads — 16/100 vs 11/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Play 9A
Honor X6s
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Honor X6s, the Honor X6s scores 5 points higher (16/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (24/100 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, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 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, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s edges out the Honor Play 9A by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Honor X6s?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Honor X6s?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.