Honor Play 9A vs Infinix S5 Pro
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Infinix S5 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix S5 Pro leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-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
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 better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Infinix S5 Pro, the Infinix S5 Pro scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 Pro leads (31/100 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 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (31/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 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
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix S5 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix S5 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Infinix S5 Pro, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (57/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix S5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (31/100 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?
The Infinix S5 Pro edges out the Honor Play 9A by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Infinix S5 Pro?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Infinix S5 Pro — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Infinix S5 Pro?
The Infinix S5 Pro leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Infinix S5 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Infinix S5 Pro (31/100 vs 10/100).