Honor Play10A vs Infinix Smart 9
The Honor Play10A (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Infinix Smart 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play10A leads — 24/100 vs 23/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play10A has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Honor Play10A
Infinix Smart 9
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor Play10A vs the Infinix Smart 9, the Honor Play10A scores 1 points higher (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play10A leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play10A notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10A is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play10A and the Infinix Smart 9 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play10A | Infinix Smart 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play10A
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Smart 9
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play10A
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Smart 9
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play10A
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play10A and Infinix Smart 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play10A notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play10A is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play10A and the Infinix Smart 9 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play10A or the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor Play10A edges out the Infinix Smart 9 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play10A and the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor Play10A has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Infinix Smart 9 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10A or the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor Play10A leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10A over the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor Play10A is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Smart 9 is a better fit for everyday use.