Honor Play 9A vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 199,111); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 234g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 199111
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Honor Play 9A by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.