Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 60A vs Honor Play 80
Comparison between Honor Play 60A 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 80 is the better choice for more performance headroom and storage; the Honor Play 60A makes sense mainly if it costs less. They are close overall, but the Play 80 pairs 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB, versus 6 GB and 128 GB in the Play 60A.
Both use a TFT LCD display, though the Play 60A adds 90 Hz and the Play 80 adds Gorilla Glass. For connectivity, the Play 80 brings NFC while keeping 5G; the Play 60A offers CDMA and a Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM configuration. Both retain a 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C.
Battery hardware is essentially even: both have 5,300 mAh, 15 W charging, and reverse charging. The Play 60A includes a charger, while the Play 80 does not list one among its features. That leaves the Play 80’s larger memory as the meaningful advantage.
Honor Play 60A
The Honor Play 80 is better for more headroom, with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
Honor Play 80
The Honor Play 60A is the better buy only if it costs less: its 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB trail the Play 80.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play 80, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 80, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 60A | 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 | 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 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 | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Design
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 167 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight | 186 g | 186 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.5 % | 85.5 % |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
Battery
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,300 mAh | 5,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | TFT LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch | TFT LCD, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| 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, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Play 60A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NLA-AN00 | — |
