Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play10A vs Honor Play10 4G
Comparison between Honor Play10A and Honor Play10 4G: 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
Honor Play10A is the pick for a stronger main camera and a slimmer body, while Honor Play10 4G suits buyers who want a smoother display and faster charging. The Play10A pairs a 50MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, versus 13MP and f/2.2 on the Play10 4G; its 7.9 mm body is also thinner than 8.6 mm.
Honor Play10 4G leads the display with 120Hz versus 90Hz, and charging with 33W versus 15W. Its battery also supports reverse charging and bypass charging, features not listed for the Play10A. The Play10A retains the larger capacity, 5,260 mAh versus 5,000 mAh, although both figures sit below what is common in this segment.
For connectivity, the Play10 4G adds 4G, Wi-Fi Display, and A-GPS alongside GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo. Both share a 6.74-inch TFT LCD, 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, IP64, and the MediaTek Helio G81 processor. The choice is therefore between camera and slimness, or display and charging.
Honor Play10A
Honor Play10A is the better buy for buyers who want a 50MP f/1.8 camera and a slimmer 7.9 mm body.
Honor Play10 4G
Honor Play10 4G is the better buy for buyers who prioritize a 120Hz display and 33W fast charging.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play10A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,260 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Honor Play10 4G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 15 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 245,076 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan | Cyan, Purple, Black, Blue, Pink, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Body Height | 167 mm | 167.7 mm |
| Weight | 186 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.3 % Best value | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,260 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ | 6.74″ |
| 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 | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | TFT LCD, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B68 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Play10A | Play10 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NLA-LX3 | ELA-LX3 |
