Honor 9N (9i) vs Honor Play 3e
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Honor 9N (9i)
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Honor Play 3e
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Honor Play 3e
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Honor 9N (9i)
Lighter body
Honor Play 3e
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.84 | 5.71 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2280 | 1520 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 432 | 295 |
| Screen-to-body | 79.5 | 78.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 659 | Helio P22 |
| Process (nm) | 16 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 8 | EMUI 9.1 |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Depth | 2 MP, (depth) | — |
| Lens | 13 MP | 13 MP, f/1.8 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 | 3020 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 149.2 | 147.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 152 | 146 |
| Width (mm) | 71.8 | 70.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, July. Released 2018, July | 2019, September. Released 2019, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - China | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Honor 9N (9i) | Honor Play 3e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Honor 9N (9i) and Honor Play 3e are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Honor Play 3e packs a 3020 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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