Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Play 80
Battery capacity (5,300 mAh)
WinsCharging
Play 80
Wired charging speed (15W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Play 80
Screen size (6.75")
WinsWeight
Play 80
Total weight (186g)
WinsValue
Play9A
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Play 80 | Play9A |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.75" | 6.56" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,612 | |
| TFT LCD, 90Hz | TFT LCD | |
| 90Hz | — | |
| 450 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 4 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,300 mAh | 5,200 mAh | |
| 15W | — | |
| No | — | |
Build | ||
| 186g | 194g | |
| 7.9mm | 8.7mm | |
| Plastic body | — | |
| No certified water resistance | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor Play 80
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Honor Play9A
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Honor Play9A
Highest resolution main camera.