Allview P9 Energy Lite (2017)
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Honor Play 8A
#3474Category Breakdown
Allview P9 Energy Lite (2017)
Honor Play 8A
Performance
57.968.3
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.125.1
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
38.948.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.840.7
Summary
- The Allview P9 Energy Lite (2017) features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Honor Play 8A has a larger 6.09-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, both maintaining a similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P9 Energy Lite is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset, whereas the Honor Play 8A uses the more efficient Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Honor model benefits from a wider aperture on its rear camera.
- The P9 Energy Lite has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3020 mAh battery of the Honor Play 8A.
- Software-wise, the P9 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Honor Play 8A operates on Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the P9 being heavier and thicker, while the Honor Play 8A has a glass front and a lighter plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P9 Energy Lite (2017)
Honor Play 8A
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
N/A
Versions: JAT-L09, JAT-L29 (Global); JAT-AL00/JAT-TL00 (China)
Display
Size
5.2"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T720
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.7 x 72.4 x 9.1 mm (5.85 x 2.85 x 0.36 in)
156.3 x 73.5 x 8 mm (6.15 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
161 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, Blue, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity