Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 80 Plus vs Honor Play10 5G
Comparison between Honor Play 80 Plus and Honor Play10 5G: 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 Plus and Honor Play10 5G are closely matched, but they suit different priorities: the first is the pick for performance and battery, while the second leads on display, camera, and connectivity. The deciding trade-off is clear: UFS 3.1 and DDR5 on the Honor Play 80 Plus versus Wi‑Fi 6, 389 ppi, and a 50 MP main camera on the Honor Play10 5G.
The Honor Play10 5G delivers a sharper image, with 1080 px horizontal resolution, 2412 px vertical resolution, and 389 ppi, against 720 px, 1604 px, and 266 ppi on the Honor Play 80 Plus. It also offers stronger resistance, with IP65 and drop resistance up to 2 m versus IP64. The Honor Play 80 Plus counters with a 1,010-nit peak against 840 nits, although both sit below the brightest phones.
For gaming and storage, the Honor Play 80 Plus pairs UFS 3.1 with DDR5 RAM, while the Honor Play10 5G uses UFS 2.2 and LPDDR4; their processors are the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 and Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. Battery capacity also favors the 80 Plus at 7,500 mAh versus 7,000 mAh, while both charge at 45 W. The Play10 5G adds Wi‑Fi 6 instead of Wi‑Fi 5 and a 50 MP main camera instead of 13 MP; the 80 Plus keeps Bluetooth 5.3 versus 5.1.
Honor Play 80 Plus
The Honor Play 80 Plus is the better buy for UFS 3.1, DDR5 RAM, and its 7,500 mAh battery.
Honor Play10 5G
The Honor Play10 5G is the better buy for sharper display detail, Wi‑Fi 6, and a 50 MP main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play10 5G, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.9 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 80 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4
Honor Play10 5G, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Pixel Density
- 389 ppi
- against 266 ppi
- Resistance Features
- IP65, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m
- against IP64
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 475,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 930 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,210 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 × 2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold | Black, Gold, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 205 g Best value | 207 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.7 % | 86.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP65, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,010 nits Best value | 840 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.61″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px | 2,412 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 266 ppi | 389 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, TFT LCD, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0, NFC | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | aptX HD, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Play 80 Plus | Play10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LAB-AN00 | LOG-AN10 |
