Honor Play 9A vs Infinix Note 50 Pro+
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 199,111); the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Infinix Note 50 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Infinix Note 50 Pro+, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A and the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Infinix Note 50 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.4×74.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $280 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Infinix Note 50 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads Honor Play 9A by 88.5% 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 Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (70/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A and the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Infinix Note 50 Pro+?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Infinix Note 50 Pro+?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Infinix Note 50 Pro+?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Infinix Note 50 Pro+?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads on performance (70/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Infinix Note 50 Pro+?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.