Overall Score
60.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2775)60.0
Performance(#2968)62.5
Camera(#3694)42.4
Display(#3449)70.5
Battery(#1842)58.5
Build(#1028)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor Play 9A
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue Water Emerald, Jasper Green, Dark Night Black
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, Magic UI 3.0, no Google Play Services
OS VersionAndroid 10, Magic UI 3.0, no Google Play Services
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes