Honor Play 9A vs OPPO Find X9
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the OPPO Find X9 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Find X9 leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Find X9 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OPPO Find X9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,400,423 vs 199,111); the OPPO Find X9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
OPPO Find X9
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 207g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OPPO Find X9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3400423 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the OPPO Find X9, the OPPO Find X9 scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A and the OPPO Find X9 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | OPPO Find X9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3400423 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 157.0×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Find X9
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OPPO Find X9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Find X9
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and OPPO Find X9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Find X9 leads Honor Play 9A by 94.1% 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 OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A and the OPPO Find X9 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the OPPO Find X9?
The OPPO Find X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the OPPO Find X9?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OPPO Find X9 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the OPPO Find X9?
The OPPO Find X9 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the OPPO Find X9?
The OPPO Find X9 leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the OPPO Find X9?
The OPPO Find X9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.