Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy A04e
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A04e (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A04e leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Samsung Galaxy A04e
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Better display (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04e better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy A04e, the Samsung Galaxy A04e scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy A04e are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy A04e are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Samsung Galaxy A04e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04e
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Samsung Galaxy A04e, 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 Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy A04e are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04e notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy A04e are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy A04e?
The Samsung Galaxy A04e edges out the Honor Play 9A by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy A04e?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04e — 29/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Samsung Galaxy A04e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A04e (66/100 vs 43/100).