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Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic Vs vs Honor Play20A
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic Vs, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic Vs, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 831,175
- against 305,076
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against TFT LCD
Honor Play20A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 267 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 12.9 mm
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Black, Orange, Blue | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 12.9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 141.5 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Body Height | 160.3 mm | 167.7 mm |
| Weight | 267 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.9 % Best value | 84 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Faux Leather, Magnesium Alloy, Titanium, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 6.1 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 831,175 Best value | 305,076 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X2 core at 3.0 GHz, 3 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.5 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Display
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | — |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 7.9″ Best value | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,984 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,272 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 382 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 1,920 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, 10-Bit Panel, DCI-P3, 1920Hz PWM, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.45″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B68, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DisplayPort output | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR | Stereo Speakers |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Magic Vs | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
