Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. Both devices score the same overall rating of 25/100.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Samsung Galaxy A03s
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Better display (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy A03s received the same MobileRank rating — 25/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 9A
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Both devices scored 25/100. They are identical on performance — 19/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Samsung Galaxy A03s (52/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A03s (52/100 vs 43/100).