Honor Play 9A vs Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) leads — 33/100 vs 25/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40), the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) scores 8 points higher (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 10.0 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.5×76.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Infinix S5 Pro (48+40), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (57/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)?
The Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) edges out the Honor Play 9A by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)?
The Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Infinix S5 Pro (48+40) (39/100 vs 10/100).