Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play10A vs Honor Play20A
Comparison between Honor Play10A and Honor Play20A: 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 suits buyers who prioritize a stronger main camera and a slimmer body; Honor Play20A is the choice for more battery, reverse charging, and newer connectivity. They are closely matched overall, so the decision is camera and size versus per-charge endurance and wireless features.
Play10A takes the camera lead with 50 MP and an f/1.8 aperture, compared with 13 MP and f/2.2 on Play20A. It is also thinner at 7.9 mm versus 8.6 mm, giving it the sleeker profile. Both share a 90 Hz TFT LCD, 720 × 1600 px resolution, and a MediaTek Helio G81 processor with 4 GB of RAM.
Play20A is stronger for battery and connections: its 6000 mAh capacity exceeds Play10A’s 5260 mAh, and it adds bypass charging and reverse charging, along with Bluetooth 5.4 versus Bluetooth 5.1. Play10A answers with a clearly more ambitious camera, while Play20A offsets that with an above-average battery and a fuller connectivity package.
Honor Play10A
Honor Play10A is the better buy for a 50 MP f/1.8 camera and a slimmer 7.9 mm body.
Honor Play20A
Honor Play20A is the better buy for buyers who prioritize 6000 mAh, reverse charging, and Bluetooth 5.4.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play10A, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Honor Play20A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,260 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 305,076 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core processor 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 | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan | Black, Blue, Purple |
| 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 % |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,260 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | TFT LCD, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 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 B68, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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, 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 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, EDR, 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Play10A | Play20A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NLA-LX3 | — |
