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Honor Play9A 128GB - 194 g (6.84 oz)
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Honor Play9A 128GBVerified

2025

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UAE Price

AED 800

India Price

₹12,999

Where to Buy

Prices checked Apr 2026
Amazon UAELowest Price
~AED 67/mo × 12
AED 800
NoonLowest Price
~AED 67/mo × 12
AED 800
Amazon IndiaLowest Price
₹12,999

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4.0 / 5 from 56 ratings

Key Specifications

Weight
194 g (6.84 oz)

About the Play9a

Smartphone · Honor · 2025

The Honor Play9A 128GB is Honor's 2025 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) chipset. At AED 800 in the UAE and ₹12,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.

The Play9a is a budget smartphone, best suited for first-time buyers and anyone who needs solid daily performance without a big spend. Skip it if you game heavily or need a standout camera system.

Oppo A5 Pro 256GB

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Full Specifications

Specs verified April 2026
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
TypeLi-Po 5200 mAh
Single13 MP, f/1.8, (wide) Auxiliary lens
FeaturesLED flash
Video1080p@30fps
Single5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video1080p@30fps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
SpeedHSPA, LTE
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCNo
RadioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dimensions163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight194 g (6.84 oz)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
TypeTFT LCD
Size6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal128
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
ColorsOcean Blue, Starry Purple
ModelsGFY-LX3
PriceAbout 80 EUR
Announced2024, November
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, November
OSAndroid 14, MagicOS 8
ChipsetMediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320

Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.

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People Also Ask

Common questions about the Play9a.

The Play9a is built around the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) chipset, a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) screen. At AED 800, it is a strong value-for-money pick in the UAE market.

The Play9a is priced at AED 800 in the UAE. It is available on Amazon UAE and Noon.

The Play9a is priced at ₹12,999 in India. It is available on Amazon India — check Flipkart for alternative pricing.

The Play9a runs on the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm). It ships with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS. This combination handles day-to-day tasks, gaming, and multitasking without issue.

Ready to buy the Play9a?

From AED 800 on Amazon UAE and Noon.

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