Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play20A vs Honor X5c Plus
Comparison between Honor Play20A and Honor X5c Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play20A, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play20A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,260 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.1
Honor X5c Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 305,076 | 245,076 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz. | 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple | Cyan, Silver, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 167.7 mm | 167 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 85.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,260 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.74″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 260 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 3, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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 |
| 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 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 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 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.69 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play20A | X5c Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
