Honor Play 9A vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 25/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor Play 9A
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 828
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 45 points higher (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (72/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play 9A and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Play 9A by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (89/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (72/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.