Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 80 Pro vs Honor Play 3
Comparison between Honor Play 80 Pro and Honor Play 3: 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 Pro is the pick for battery and performance: its 7,000 mAh battery, 12 GB of RAM, and 5G set it apart from the Honor Play 3, with 4,000 mAh, 6 GB, and 4G. It also leads in overall score, 5.5 to 4.1.
The Play 80 Pro has the larger display, 6.8″ versus 6.39″, and a greater usable surface, 86.7% versus 82.4%. The Play 3 instead has an IPS LCD panel and 269 ppi, compared with TFT LCD and 259 ppi on the Play 80 Pro. It is also lighter: 176 g versus 207 g. For performance, the Play 80 Pro pairs a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 with UFS 2.2 and 256 GB; the Play 3 has a Kirin 710F, eMMC 5.1, and 128 GB.
The Play 80 Pro’s 7,000 mAh battery and 45 W charging outdo the Play 3’s 4,000 mAh and 10 W, and it also supports reverse charging. The Play 80 Pro offers 5G, NFC, and Wi-Fi 5; the Play 3 keeps a 3.5 mm jack, FM radio, and expandable storage. For photos, the Play 3 adds an ultrawide camera and an 8 MP front camera, versus 5 MP on the Play 80 Pro.
Honor Play 80 Pro
The Honor Play 80 Pro is the better buy for battery-focused buyers, with 7,000 mAh and 45 W charging.
Honor Play 3
The Honor Play 3 is the better buy for anyone who wants an ultrawide camera, expandable storage, and an 8 MP front camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play 80 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 80 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Honor Play 3, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 259 ppi
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 207 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Huawei Kirin 710F |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 144,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 352 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 166.9 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.7 % Best value | 82.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65 Best value | IP5X, IPX4 |
Battery
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 850 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.39″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,610 px Best value | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 259 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Aluminosilicate Glass, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 400 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Play 80 Pro | Play 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | ASK-AL00x |
