Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 60A vs Honor Play 60
Comparison between Honor Play 60A and Honor Play 60: 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 suits buyers who want a smoother screen, more memory, and a larger battery: it has 120 Hz, 12 GB of RAM, and 6000 mAh, versus 90 Hz, 6 GB, and 5300 mAh on the Honor Play 60A. Maximum storage is 256 GB instead of 128 GB.
The Play 60A is easier to carry at 186 g and 7.9 mm thick, compared with 197 g and 8.4 mm for the Play 60. It also has stereo speakers, while the Play 60 has a loudspeaker.
Both use the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, Android 15, a TFT LCD display, and 15 W charging. The Play 60's main camera has an f/1.8 aperture, versus f/2.2 on the 60A. The Play 60A also supports QZSS navigation and includes a charger.
Honor Play 60A
The Honor Play 60 is the better buy for smoother scrolling, with a 120 Hz display, 12 GB of RAM, and a 6000 mAh battery.
Honor Play 60
The Honor Play 60A is the better buy for anyone seeking a lighter phone: it weighs 186 g, compared with 197 g for the Play 60.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play 60, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 60A, if you care about…
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 197 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Audio Features
- aptX HD, Stereo Speakers
- against aptX HD, Loudspeaker
Honor Play 60, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, White, Green, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 167 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % Best value | 84.9 % |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,300 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,010 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.61″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,604 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 266 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | TFT LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch | Capacitive Touch, TFT LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers Best value | aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NLA-AN00 | NIC-AN00 |
