Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play6C vs Honor X6a Plus
Comparison between Honor Play6C and Honor X6a Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play6C, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 380,000
- against 127,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
Honor X6a Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 194 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 380,000 Best value | 127,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 cores and six lower-clocked Kryo 460 cores. | 8× Cortex-A53 at 2.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Silver | Black, Silver, Cyan, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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, 3G UMTS 850, 3G UMTS 900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 4G, 5G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | Play6C | X6a Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | VNE-AN40 | — |
