Honor Play vs Huawei nova 14 Lite
Comparing the Honor Play (2018) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 8/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 191g).
Honor Play
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Lighter: 176g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 28 points higher (36/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (41/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play | Huawei nova 14 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (41/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play (54/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (80/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 28 points (36/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Play is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.