Honor Play 9A vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 11/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Honor Play 9A
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 27 points higher (38/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 213 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (46/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (66/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (68/100 vs 33/100).
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 Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.