Honor Play9A vs Honor X80i
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Honor Play9A
Honor X80i
- Overall rating 11/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 194g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Play9A (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.