Honor Play9A vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 11/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play9A has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 228g).
Honor Play9A
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 15/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 26 points higher (37/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play9A significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (57/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $662 |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (51/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play9A significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (57/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 26 points (37/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.