Honor Play 9A vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 25/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | $880 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 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 Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Honor Play 9A by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (67/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 47 points (72/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.