Honor Play 9A vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom 9 leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 9A has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 164g vs 185g
- Better camera (22/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Tecno Phantom 9 scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 leads (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A leads (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (22/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (82/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Tecno Phantom 9, 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 Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (83/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 is a bit better (22/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (82/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Tecno Phantom 9 edges out the Honor Play 9A by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Tecno Phantom 9 leads on camera score (22/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Tecno Phantom 9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Phantom 9 (83/100 vs 40/100).