Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 6A vs Honor Play 60
Comparison between Honor Play 6A 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 6A suits buyers who value an IPS LCD screen and stronger protection; the Honor Play 60 is the better fit for more battery and memory. Their overall scores are close, so the choice comes down to those differences.
The Play 6A pairs IP68 and IP69 protection with a 186 g body; the Play 60 has IP64 protection and weighs 197 g. Both have 120 Hz screens, but the 6A uses IPS LCD while the 60 has TFT LCD. The Play 60 doubles the RAM, with 12 GB versus 6 GB, and offers 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB.
The Play 60 has a 6000 mAh battery versus 5300 mAh in the Play 6A, and adds reverse charging. Its main camera has an f/1.8 aperture, compared with f/2.2 on the 6A. Both share the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and 15 W fast charging.
Honor Play 6A
The Honor Play 6A is the better buy for buyers who prioritize IP68 and IP69 protection and an IPS LCD screen.
Honor Play 60
The Honor Play 60 is the better buy for buyers who want more battery and memory, with 6000 mAh and 12 GB of RAM.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play 60, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Play 6A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 6A, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 197 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP64
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Honor Play 60, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 6A | 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 |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,464 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | 2×2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 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 | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Play 6A | 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 % Best value | 84.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Play 6A | 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, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,010 nits Best value |
| 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 | 264 ppi | 266 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR10, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Capacitive Touch, TFT LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | NIC-AN00 |
