The Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A launched today in China. Both phones bring new features not usually found in budget phones such as 18W fast charging and a USB Type-C port.

The General Manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing, took to Weibo to compare teardown photos of the Redmi 8 to that of the Honor Play 3e. Honor’s entry-level phone has the same price tag as the Redmi 8 but has fewer features. Interestingly, the teardown comparison reveals the Redmi 8 not only offers more in terms of features but is also better terms of build quality.

The first comparison is between the SIM card tray of the two devices. While both phones have a triple card tray (2 SIMs + MicroSD card), it is revealed that the Redmi 8’s tray has a rubber seal which prevents dust and water from getting into the phone.

The speaker chamber of the Redmi 8 and Honor Play 3e is compared next and it is shown that the Redmi has a double-layer air filter that further prevents the speaker from getting blocked by dirt and dust. The Honor Play 3e, on the other hand, has a single filter.

The next comparison is the batteries of the two devices. Redmi says their battery has a pull-on adhesive to make replacement easier without causing damages but the Honor Play 3e doesn’t. The Redmi 8A also has a bigger battery capacity (5000mAh) compared to that of the Honor phone (3020mAh).

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The teardown also compares the ports of both phones. The Redmi 8 also wins here as it has a USB Type-C port, unlike the Honor Play 3e which has a MicroUSB port. It is also shown that the audio jack and the USB port of the Redmi 8A have rubber seals that prevent dust and water from getting inside the phone.

Another comparison is the structural design of the two phones. The image above shows that the Redmi 8 has thicker and reinforced corners that provide protection when the phone accidentally falls. The Honor Play 3e doesn’t have that additional protection, so you should get a case if you already own one.

The last comparison is for the physical buttons. The Redmi 8 is shown to have the same contact design used for flagship phones which provides better feedback and has a better feel when the buttons are pushed.

It is clear to see that the Redmi 8 is not only a better device when it comes to specs but also in terms of quality. The Honor Play 3e is priced at ¥899 (~$127) for the 3GB RAM + 64GB version. This is the same price tag of the 4GB RAM + 64GB version of the Redmi 8. You not only get more RAM but a bigger battery, 18W fast charging, a fingerprint scanner, an extra camera, and a larger display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

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Earlier this month, Honor launched Honor Play 3 smartphone in China and a piece of new information showing that an official mini version of the device was also on its way to the market. Now, the Honor Play 3e has officially launched, carrying with it a rather nice design, some decent specs, and a pretty great price tag to boot.

When it comes to specs, the Honor Play 3e is decidedly a budget device. It features a 5.71-inch display with a 1520×720 resolution. The device runs on a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset along with, 2/3GB of RAM and 32/64GB internal storage configurations. A big new selling point for the device is the expandable SD card slot, which takes cards of up to 512GB.

For the camera, the phone has a single 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel front-facing selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. It runs on the EMUI 9.1 skin, based on Android Pie out-of-the-box. On the battery front, the phone is fueled by a 3020mAh battery unit, which is more than enough for a mid-range phone like this.

The connectivity features on the phone include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, GLONASS,3.5mm audio jack, dual-SIM and micro USB port. Of particular note is that the sim and SD card tray have three slots, which means you don’t have to choose between a second sim card and a microSD card with the Honor Play 3e.

Honor Play 3e uses a dual color design with gradient finishes, and comes in three color options – Black, Gold and Blue. When it comes to pricing, the Honor Play 3e with 2GB+32GB goes for 699 yuan ($99), while the 3GB+64GB variant goes for 899 yuan ($127). It’s available for purchase through VMall and all other major Chinese eCommerce sites.

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