Overall Score
58.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3425)58.5
Performance(#3335)62.5
Camera(#4364)42.4
Display(#6426)67.5
Battery(#2254)58.5
Build(#10949)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor Play9A
Short Review
- The Honor Play9A features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm and a weight of 194g, available in Ocean Blue and Starry Purple.
- Its 6.56-inch TFT LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, providing decent visuals at approximately 269 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU and PowerVR GE8320 GPU, paired with options for 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB storage and 4GB RAM.
- The rear camera includes a 13 MP wide lens capable of 1080p video recording, while the front-facing camera is a 5 MP unit.
- The device is powered by a robust 5200mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 14 with MagicOS 8, the software experience is modern and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Honor Play9A combines solid specifications with a functional design, making it a practical choice for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024
Announced2024
DescriptionNot to be confused withHonor Play 9Afrom 2020
Display
Size6.56"
TypeTFT LCD
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)Auxiliary lens
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5200 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight194 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsOcean Blue, Starry Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 14, MagicOS 8
OS VersionAndroid 14, MagicOS 8
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes