Honor Play9A vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 27/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9A
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Honor Play9A better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 208g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 50/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 781
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 24 points higher (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A leads (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9A | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9A and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Honor Play9A by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (64/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 24 points (51/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 11/100).