Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play6T vs Honor X8a
Comparison between Honor Play6T and Honor X8a: 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 | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play6T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 389,300
- against 253,700
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Honor X8a, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 391 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 198 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.6 %
- against 84.8 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 389,300 Best value | 253,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 425 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,355 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue, Gold | Cyan, Silver, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 167.6 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % | 89.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| 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, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,388 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 391 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, 90Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Play6T | X8a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CMA-AN40 | CRT-LX1, CRT-LX2, CRT-LX3 |
