Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Honor Play 9A (2020) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 11/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't.
Honor Play 9A
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 26 points higher (37/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (81/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.