Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Play9A
Battery capacity (5,200 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
—Performance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Play9A
Screen size (6.56")
WinsWeight
Play9A
Total weight (194g)
WinsValue
Play9A
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Play9A | Galaxy M02 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.56" | 6.5" | |
| 720 × 1,612 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| TFT LCD | PLS LCD | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Single | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) | Mediatek MT6739W (28 nm) | |
| 4 GB | 3 GB | |
| 256 GB | 32 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| — | No | |
Build | ||
| 194g | 206g | |
| 8.7mm | 9.1mm | |
| — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| — | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor Play9A
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy M02
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy M02
Highest resolution main camera.