1/13
- Black
- Blue
- Green
- 3 colours
4 GB / 128 GB / China / AL00 · Launched March 2020
Overview
NeoScore
4.0
#4454 of 6247
- Design & display
- 4.8
- Performance & hardware
- 2.8
- Camera
- 3.5
- Connectivity
- 4.2
- Battery & charging
- 5.1
Strengths
- Its 5,000 mAh battery has more capacity than that of most phones launched around the same time.
- At 185 g, it weighs less than most phones launched around the same time.
Weak points
- 10 W charging is slower than on most phones launched around the same time.
- Its AnTuTu result of 101,315 is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time.
- The display's 278 ppi is below average for phones launched around the same time.
- Display
- 6.3″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
- Design
- 185 g74.1 mm159.1 mm9 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Helio P35Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 101,315Better than 25% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh10 W
- Cameras
- 13 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Huawei Honor Play 9A 4 GB / 128 GB / China / AL00 technical sheet
The Honor Play 9A suits buyers looking for a basic phone with a large battery, provided they can accept limited performance: its AnTuTu result of 101,315 is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time. It is an entry-level choice, rather than a model for anyone who prioritizes speed.
Its 5,000 mAh battery has more capacity than that of most phones of its time, but 10 W charging is slower than on most. The 6.3-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 × 1600 px and a density of 278 ppi, below average. The camera is also worse than that of most phones launched around the same time: the main camera is 13 MP, and optical image stabilization is absent.
This configuration has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The Honor Play 9A is also sold with 128 GB or 256 GB of storage, and storage is expandable. At 185 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time, while its connectivity is below average. It does not include Google Services, which matters to buyers who rely on them.
With a NeoScore of 3.9, the Honor Play 9A is a basic option for buyers who want the essentials and value battery capacity more than performance, camera features or fast charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
4 GB / 128 GB / China / AL00
Design & display
4.8
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 278 ppi
- 4.3
- Display Features Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
- 0.0
- Weight 185 g
- 7.5
- Usable Surface 81 %
- 6.8
- Body Thickness 9 mm
- 6.0
Performance & hardware
2.8
- AnTuTu Score 101,315
- 0.5
- RAM Capacity 4 GB
- 3.1
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 14 nm
- 3.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.3 GHz
- 5.3
Camera
3.5
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 13 Mpx
- 6.1
- Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
- 0.0
Connectivity
4.2
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG
- 0.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- 7.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- 2.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
- 7.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.1
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 10 W
- 2.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- 0.0
Tap a point on the chart to see what makes it up.
- Design & display
- 4.8
- Performance & hardware
- 2.8
- Camera
- 3.51
- Connectivity
- 4.18
- Battery & charging
- 5.11
- NeoScore rank
- #4454 / 6247
Huawei
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Helio P35
- Processor Process Size
- 14 nm
- Graphics GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.3 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 101,315
- CPU Description
- 4× Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz + 4× Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v8
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue, Green
- Body Thickness
- 9 mm
- Body Width
- 74.1 mm
- Body Height
- 159.1 mm
- Weight
- 185 g
- Usable Surface
- 81 %
- Body Materials
- Polycarbonate
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Display Diagonal
- 6.3″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 278 ppi
- Display Features
- Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Rear
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Features
- Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE
Honor Play 9A
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
Video
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
Rear Depth Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Product gallery
13Variant details
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Model codes
- AL00
- Market codes
- China
Compare the Huawei Honor Play 9A 4 GB / 128 GB / China / AL00
How it stands against other models from the same brand, specification by specification.
- Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Infinix Smart 4 Plus
- Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Poptel P2
- Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Ulefone Armor X5
- Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Oppo A31
- Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Huawei Enjoy 10e
- Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Huawei Honor 20e
- Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Huawei Enjoy 10
- Huawei Honor Play 9A vs Huawei P Smart Z
Product family
Honor Play 9APrices No stores
→