Honor Play9A vs Infinix Smart 8 Plus
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus leads — 29/100 vs 27/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 204g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Better display (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Infinix Smart 8 Plus, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus scores 2 points higher (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and Infinix Smart 8 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (74/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Infinix Smart 8 Plus?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus edges out the Honor Play9A by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus — 29/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Infinix Smart 8 Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor Play9A (74/100 vs 51/100).