Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 60 vs Honor Play 80
Comparison between Honor Play 60 and Honor Play 80: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Play 60 is the better fit for buyers who prioritize display and battery: its 120 Hz screen and 6000 mAh capacity top the Play 80’s 90 Hz and 5300 mAh. Neither phone has a decisive overall edge.
The Play 60 also has 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB and a wider f/1.8 main-camera aperture versus f/2.2. The Play 80 is lighter and thinner at 186 g and 7.9 mm, against 197 g and 8.4 mm; it also steps up from IP64 to IP65 and has stereo speakers.
Both use the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, run Android 15, and support 15 W charging. The Play 80 adds NFC, while the Play 60 brings a larger battery and smoother display; the right choice comes down to which differences matter more.
Honor Play 60
The Honor Play 60 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize display and battery, with 120 Hz and 6000 mAh.
Honor Play 80
The Honor Play 80 is a better fit for buyers who want a lighter phone, IP65 protection, stereo speakers, and NFC.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play 60, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 60, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,010 nits
- against 450 nits
Honor Play 80, if you care about…
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 197 g
- Resistance Features
- IP65
- against IP64
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Audio Features
- aptX HD, Stereo Speakers
- against aptX HD, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Gold | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % | 85.5 % Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP65 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,010 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.61″ | 6.75″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 266 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch, TFT LCD | TFT LCD, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Loudspeaker | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Play 60 | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NIC-AN00 | — |
