Honor Play 9A vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 25/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 199,111); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Honor Play 9A
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 40 points higher (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (70/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 1700848 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Honor Play 9A and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Honor Play 9A by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (70/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 40 points (65/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.