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Honor Play20A 4 GB / 128 GB / Global / 2026

4.6 NeoScore #3583 of 6245

4 GB / 128 GB / Global / 2026 · Launched August 2026

Overview

NeoScore

4.6

#3583 of 6245

Design & display
5.2
Performance & hardware
3.3
Camera
3.0
Connectivity
6.1
Battery & charging
6.5

Strengths

  • At 189 g, it is lighter than most phones of its time and adds IP64 protection.
  • It includes Bluetooth 5.4 plus GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou for wireless connections and navigation.

Weak points

  • Performance is among the weakest of its time, with 4 GB of RAM and an AnTuTu score of 305,076.
  • The 13 MP rear camera is among the weakest of its time and has no optical image stabilization.
  • Its 15 W charging is slower than what most phones of its time offer.
Display
6.9″TFT LCD720 × 1,600 px90 Hz
Design
189 g77.7 mm167.7 mm8.6 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio G81Octa-Core4 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
305,076Better than 0% of phones
Battery
6,000 mAh15 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

Editorial report

Honor Play20A 4 GB / 128 GB / Global / 2026 technical sheet

The Honor Play20A suits buyers seeking a simple Android 15 phone with a large display and a 6000 mAh battery. Its main trade-off is 15 W charging, while the MediaTek Helio G81 and 4 GB of RAM make its entry-level focus clear.

The 6.9″ TFT LCD display runs at 90 Hz, but its 254 ppi density and refresh rate are among the weakest figures of its time. The phone weighs 189 g, lighter than most phones of its time, and adds IP64 protection. It also supports Dual Nano-SIM, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou, alongside USB Type-C and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Performance is among the weakest of its time: the AnTuTu score is 305,076, and the available configuration is 4 GB / 128 GB, with expandable storage. The 13 MP rear camera is also among the weakest and has no optical image stabilization. Battery capacity is typical for phones of its time, although 15 W charging is slower than what most offer. With a NeoScore of 4.6, the Honor Play20A is better suited to simple daily tasks than to buyers prioritizing performance, camera capability or fast charging.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.59 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / Global / 2026

Design & display

5.2

Display Technology TFT LCD
4.5
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 254 ppi
3.6
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
2.5
Weight 189 g
7.1
Resistance Features IP64
4.0
Usable Surface 84 %
7.7
Body Thickness 8.6 mm
6.8

Performance & hardware

3.3

AnTuTu Score 305,076
0.8
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
4.1
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

3.0

Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Front-Facing LED Flash, LED Flash
0.0

Connectivity

6.1

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
2.0
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
8.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4
9.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

6.5

Battery Capacity 6,000 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 15 W
3.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
4.3

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Design & display
5.24
Performance & hardware
3.25
Camera
3.01
Connectivity
6.1
Battery & charging
6.51
NeoScore rank
#3583 / 6245

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio G81
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
305,076
CPU Description
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
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v11

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Purple
Body Thickness
8.6 mm
Body Width
77.7 mm
Body Height
167.7 mm
Weight
189 g
Usable Surface
84 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP64
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
15 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
TFT LCD
Display Diagonal
6.9″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
254 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
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
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
Google Services
Yes
Widevine L1
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
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
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, EDR, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
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
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers

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Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Honor Play20A rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Front-Facing LED Flash, LED Flash
2

Honor Play20A rear depth camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Honor Play20A front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Model codes
2026
Market codes
Global

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