RankPhone.com
Home/Honor/Honor Play 9A

Honor Play 9A#3043

Released: 2020, March 30

Honor Play 9A

Overall Score

44.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3043)44.2
Performance(#2945)72.9
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#3210)56.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Honor Play 9A

Vivo Y21e|Vivo Y30 China|Vivo Y20g|Gionee M7 Power|Vivo Y20i|Infinix Smart 7 Hd|Blackview A53 Pro|Vivo Y02t|Vivo Y21|Alcatel 3 2025|Infinix Hot 20i|Tcl 503|Vivo Iqoo U1x|Nokia C22|Realme Narzo 20a|Realme C3|Realme V30

Short Review

  • The Honor Play 9A features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm and weighing 185 grams.
  • It sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 278 ppi and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
  • Powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU, ensuring decent performance for everyday tasks.
  • The camera system consists of a 13 MP wide lens and a 2 MP depth sensor on the rear, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 8 MP.
  • A robust 5000 mAh battery supports long usage times, with 10W charging but no wireless charging option.
  • The device runs on Android 10 with Magic UI 3.0, lacking Google Play Services.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and a microUSB 2.0 port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is available in Blue Water Emerald, Jasper Green, and Dark Night Black colors.
  • Notably, it includes a headphone jack, enhancing audio connectivity.
  • Overall, the Honor Play 9A provides a solid combination of features for its category.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, March 30
Announced2020, March 30
DescriptionNot to be confused withHonor Play9Afrom 2024

Display

Size6.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight185 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlue Water Emerald, Jasper Green, Dark Night Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 10, Magic UI 3.0, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity