Honor Play9A
#3425
Oppo A16
#3461Category Breakdown
Honor Play9A
Oppo A16
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
58.558.4
Summary
- The Honor Play9A features a slightly larger 6.56-inch TFT LCD display compared to the 6.52-inch IPS LCD of the Oppo A16, both offering similar resolutions and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Play9A is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, while the A16 uses the Helio G35, with the former having a marginally higher clock speed.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the A16 includes additional macro and depth sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- The Play9A has a larger 5200 mAh battery versus the A16's 5000 mAh, providing slightly better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Play9A runs on Android 14 with MagicOS 8, whereas the A16 operates on Android 11, upgradable to Android 12 with ColorOS 12.
- Both phones lack water resistance and stereo speakers, but they include a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play9A
Oppo A16
General
Release Date
2024
2021, July 17
Announced
2024
2021, July 17
Description
Not to be confused withHonor Play 9Afrom 2020
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.52"
Type
TFT LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)Auxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5200 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
194 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ocean Blue, Starry Purple
Pearl Blue, Space Silver, Crystal Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, MagicOS 8
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
OS Version
Android 14, MagicOS 8
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, ColorOS 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes