Honor Play9A vs Honor Win RT
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 193,858); the Honor Win RT has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Honor Win RT
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 229g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Honor Win RT, the Honor Win RT scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (45/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (55/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Honor Win RT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3249469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $384 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Honor Win RT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Honor Play9A by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (45/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (55/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Honor Win RT — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Honor Win RT?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.