Honor Play 9A vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 25/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 199,111); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 37 points higher (62/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Honor Play 9A by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (71/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (79/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 37 points (62/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.