Side-by-side technical data
Realme Narzo 20A vs Huawei Honor Play 9A
Comparison between Realme Narzo 20A and Huawei Honor Play 9A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Narzo 20A, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 170,500
- against 101,315
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.3″
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Huawei Honor Play 9A, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 195 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 170,500 Best value | 101,315 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. | 4× Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz + 4× Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Blue | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 278 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 800 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | — |
| SAR American Head | 0.63 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.18 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Narzo 20A | Honor Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2050 | — |
