Honor Play 9A
#3043
Nokia C22
#3141Category Breakdown
Honor Play 9A
Nokia C22
Performance
72.966.0
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
56.246.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.243.5
Summary
- The Honor Play 9A features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Nokia C22 has a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Honor Play 9A is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, offering a higher CPU clock speed compared to the Unisoc SC9863A in the Nokia C22.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the Nokia C22 includes a macro lens, whereas the Honor Play 9A has a depth sensor.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and 10W charging, providing similar longevity.
- The Honor Play 9A runs on Android 10 with Magic UI 3.0, while the Nokia C22 operates on Android 13 (Go edition), indicating a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the Nokia C22 is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play 9A
Nokia C22
General
Release Date
2020, March 30
2023, February 25
Announced
2020, March 30
2023, February 25
Description
Not to be confused withHonor Play9Afrom 2024
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~278 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.1 x 74.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
164.6 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
185 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue Water Emerald, Jasper Green, Dark Night Black
Sand, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Magic UI 3.0, no Google Play Services
Android 13 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity