Honor Play9A
#3425
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
#3199Category Breakdown
Honor Play9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
58.559.1
Summary
- The Honor Play9A features a slightly larger 6.56-inch TFT LCD display compared to the 6.53-inch IPS LCD of the Xiaomi Redmi 9, both offering similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Play9A is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36, while the Redmi 9 uses the Helio G35, with the former having a marginally higher clock speed.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Play9A has a larger 5200 mAh battery compared to the 5000 mAh in the Redmi 9, although it lacks fast charging support.
- Both phones run different versions of Android, with the Play9A utilizing Android 14 and MagicOS 8, while the Redmi 9 operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the Honor device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor Play9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India)
General
Release Date
2024
2020, August 27
Announced
2024
2020, August 27
Description
Not to be confused withHonor Play 9Afrom 2020
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Global market
Display
Size
6.56"
6.53"
Type
TFT LCD
IPS LCD, 400 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
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)Auxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
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
10W wired
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)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
194 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ocean Blue, Starry Purple
Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orange
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, MagicOS 8
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 14, MagicOS 8
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes