Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 6A vs Honor Play 80
Comparison between Honor Play 6A 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 6A suits buyers who prioritize the display and durability; the Honor Play 80 is the better fit for more memory and battery features. Both score 5.1 overall, so neither is an outright winner.
The Play 6A has an IPS LCD at 120 Hz and 1,000 nits, versus the Play 80’s TFT LCD at 90 Hz and 450 nits. It is also tougher, with IP68 and IP69 against IP65. For connectivity, it adds Dual SIM Dual Standby and navigation with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, and Galileo.
The Play 80 counters with 8 GB of RAM versus 6 GB and 256 GB of storage versus 128 GB; both are still below the average storage capacity. Its battery adds a level indicator and reverse charging, while both phones share 5,300 mAh and 15 W fast charging. The choice is between a more capable, tougher display and more memory with extra battery functions.
Honor Play 6A
The Honor Play 6A is the better buy for a 120 Hz, 1,000-nit display and stronger IP68 and IP69 resistance.
Honor Play 80
The Honor Play 80 is the better buy for 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and reverse charging.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play 6A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 6A, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 450 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- against IP65
Honor Play 80, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 6A | 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 |
| 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 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 | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Play 6A | 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 % | 85.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP65 |
Battery
| Specification | Play 6A | 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, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 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 | 264 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 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 | TFT LCD, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| 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, NFC |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 6A | Play 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
