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Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.61 inchesMain camera megapixels:13 MP

Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of smartphones
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

25%

6.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.4

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

3.6

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 64% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £300

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

25%

6.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.9

Camera

15%

5.4

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.6

Software

10%

6.4

Connectivity

4%

3.6

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

7.1
Brand name
Honor
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor model which is slower than processors in 59.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 4.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
Main camera megapixels
13 MP
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 13 MP which is lower than that of 91.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is narrower than that of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.61 inches
Screen size
6.61 inches
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.61 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1604 px
Screen resolution
720x 1604 px
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1604 px which is lower than that of 85.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Pixel density
266 ppi
Pixel density
266 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 266 ppi which is lower than that of 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery capacity
6,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 73.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 6.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
15 W
Charging speed
15 W
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 87.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164 mm
Height
164 mm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164 mm which is taller than 56.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Width
75.6 mm
Width
75.6 mm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.6 mm which is narrower than 57.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.4 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.4 mm which is thicker than 55.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
Weight
197 g
Weight
197 g
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 197 g which is heavier than 50.2% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2% of smartphones.
Device volume
98,400 cm³
Device volume
98,400 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 98,400 cm³ which is larger than 54.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
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Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 16x more L1
    L1 cache
    512 KB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    512 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Magic Portal, AI Eraser, AI Suggestions, AI Photography
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    8 W
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 16x more L1
    L1 cache
    512 KB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    512 KB vs 32 KB
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    8 W
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Magic Portal, AI Eraser, AI Suggestions, AI Photography
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 20% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    6,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (6000 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 0.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    0.5 m
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (0.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    0.5 m vs 0 m
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    April 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6300
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    13 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 32.7% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    266 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (266 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    266 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 4% worse value for money
    Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.06 vs 7.3).
    7.06 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6300
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6,300 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 17% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    782
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (782 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    782 vs 942
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.07 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 20.6% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2012 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,012 vs 2,533
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    13 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (5 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    5 MP vs 16 MP
  • No NFC
    NFC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not support NFC, the average smartphone does. 83.1% of smartphones feature NFC.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 32.7% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    266 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (266 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    266 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1604 px
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1604 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1604 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.06 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.61 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.61 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 54.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    15 W
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    15 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP64
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP64 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP64 vs IP67

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What we like about Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Massive 6,000 mAh battery that offers exceptional longevity for budget users
  • High 120Hz refresh rate provides a smooth scrolling and navigation experience
  • Impressive peak brightness (up to 1100 nits) makes the screen legible even in direct sunlight
  • Solid build quality and modern design that feels more premium than its price point suggests
  • Retention of the 3.5mm headphone jack, a rare feature in modern smartphones
  • Fast app loading and seamless multitasking on models equipped with UFS 3.1 storage

What we don't like about Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB)

  • Low display resolution (720p), which can lack sharpness compared to Full HD competitors
  • Basic camera system, specifically poor low-light performance and limited secondary sensors
  • Relatively slow 15W charging on the standard model considering the massive battery size
  • Noticeably wide display bezels, particularly a prominent 'chin' at the bottom
  • Underwhelming selfie camera quality (5MP), which may not satisfy social media power users
  • Lack of NFC support on certain regional variants, limiting mobile payment options

Verdict

The Honor Play 60 (12GB + 256GB variant) is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone running Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and a substantial 6,000mAh battery. Key features include a large 6.61-inch HD+ TFT LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and IP64 dust and splash resistance, offering reliable daily performance and connectivity. Main pros are the large battery capacity, generous RAM and storage for the price point, and 5G support, while primary cons include the low 720p display resolution, a modest 13MP main camera and 5MP front camera setup, and a slow 15W wired charging speed.

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