Honor Play9A vs Tecno Phantom V Fold2
The Honor Play9A (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 195,539); the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9A doesn't; the Honor Play9A is noticeably lighter (194g vs 249g).
Honor Play9A
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
- Lighter: 194g vs 249g
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Honor Play9A vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold2, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (73/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (73/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor Play9A | Tecno Phantom V Fold2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 1453683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5750 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HiOS 14 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 249 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play9A
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play9A
- 5200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Phantom V Fold2
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Play9A and Tecno Phantom V Fold2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads Honor Play9A by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (73/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (79/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play9A is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9A and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play9A or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9A by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9A and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?
The Honor Play9A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9A or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9A or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (73/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9A over the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?
The Honor Play9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.