Honor Play10
Honor X6c

Honor Play10 Honor X6c

Common Features

  • Both products are water resistant.
  • Neither product has a rugged build.
  • Both products cannot be folded.
  • Both products have an LCD, IPS display.
  • Neither product has branded damage-resistant glass.
  • Neither product supports HDR10.
  • Neither product supports HDR10+.
  • Neither product has an Always-On Display.
  • Neither product supports Dolby Vision.
  • Neither product has a secondary screen.
  • Both products have a touch screen.
  • Both products feature a Mali G52 MP2 GPU.
  • Both products have a CPU with 2 x 2 GHz and 6 x 1.8 GHz cores.
  • Both products have the same Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 1391.
  • Both products have the same Geekbench 6 single-core score of 420.
  • Both products have the same Geekbench 5 multi-core score of 1300.
  • Both products have the same Geekbench 5 single-core score of 350.
  • Both products have integrated LTE.
  • Both products have RAM with a speed of 1800 MHz.
  • Both products support fast charging.

Main Differences

  • Honor Play10 weighs 189 g, while Honor X6c weighs 199 g.
  • Honor Play10 is 8.6 mm thick, while Honor X6c is 8.4 mm thick.
  • Honor Play10 has a width of 77.7 mm, while Honor X6c has a width of 75.6 mm.
  • Honor Play10 is 167.7 mm tall, while Honor X6c is 164 mm tall.
  • Honor Play10 has a volume of 112.06 cm³, while Honor X6c has a volume of 104.15 cm³.
  • Honor Play10 has a 6.74″ display, while Honor X6c has a 6.61″ display.
  • Honor Play10 has a pixel density of 260 ppi, while Honor X6c has a pixel density of 266 ppi.
  • Honor Play10 has a resolution of 720 x 1600 px, while Honor X6c has a resolution of 720 x 1604 px.
  • Honor Play10 has 128GB of internal storage, while Honor X6c has 256GB of internal storage.
  • Honor Play10 has 4GB of RAM, while Honor X6c has 8GB of RAM.
  • Honor Play10 uses a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, while Honor X6c uses a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset.
  • Honor Play10 has a 13 MP main camera, while Honor X6c has a 50 MP main camera.
  • Honor Play10 has a main camera with a 2.2f aperture, while Honor X6c has a main camera with a 1.8f aperture.
  • Honor Play10 has a 5000 mAh battery, while Honor X6c has a 5300 mAh battery.
  • Honor Play10 supports 10W charging, while Honor X6c supports 35W charging.
  • Honor Play10 has a radio, while Honor X6c does not have a radio.
  • Honor Play10 does not have NFC, while Honor X6c has NFC.
Specs Comparison
Honor Play10

Honor Play10

Honor X6c

Honor X6c

Design:
water resistance Water resistant Water resistant
weight 189 g 199 g
thickness 8.6 mm 8.4 mm
width 77.7 mm 75.6 mm
height 167.7 mm 164 mm
volume 112.060494 cm³ 104.14656 cm³
has a rugged build
can be folded

Both the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c are water-resistant, providing protection against water exposure. However, there are some differences in their design specifications. The Honor Play10 weighs 189 g, while the Honor X6c is slightly heavier at 199 g. In terms of thickness, the Play10 is 8.6 mm thick, slightly thicker than the X6c at 8.4 mm. When it comes to dimensions, the Play10 measures 167.7 mm in height and 77.7 mm in width, whereas the X6c is a bit more compact, standing at 164 mm tall and 75.6 mm wide.

The volume of the Honor Play10 is 112.06 cm³, which is larger than the X6c's 104.15 cm³. Both devices do not feature a rugged build or foldability, as these attributes are not present in either model. Overall, both phones share similar design features, with slight variations in weight, size, and volume.

In summary, while both phones offer water resistance and have a similar overall design, the Honor Play10 is slightly larger and heavier, while the Honor X6c is more compact and lighter. Neither model includes a rugged build or folding capability.

Display:
Display type LCD, IPS LCD, IPS
screen size 6.74" 6.61"
pixel density 260 ppi 266 ppi
resolution 720 x 1600 px 720 x 1604 px
has branded damage-resistant glass
supports HDR10
supports HDR10+
Always-On Display
supports Dolby Vision
Has a secondary screen
has a touch screen

Both the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c feature an LCD, IPS display type, ensuring similar display technology. The Honor Play10 has a slightly larger screen size of 6.74″, while the Honor X6c's screen is slightly smaller at 6.61″. The pixel density on the Play10 is 260 ppi, which is a bit lower than the X6c's 266 ppi, offering a marginally higher pixel density for the X6c. In terms of resolution, both devices share a 720 x 1600 px resolution, with the Honor X6c having a slight variation of 720 x 1604 px.

Neither the Play10 nor the X6c comes with branded damage-resistant glass, and neither supports HDR10 or HDR10+ features. Both devices also lack an Always-On Display and do not support Dolby Vision. Additionally, neither phone includes a secondary screen.

Overall, the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c have very similar displays, with the main differences being in screen size, pixel density, and a small variation in resolution. Both phones offer touchscreens but lack advanced display protection or features like HDR and Dolby Vision.

Performance:
internal storage 128GB 256GB
RAM 4GB 8GB
Chipset (SoC) name MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
GPU name Mali G52 MP2 Mali G52 MP2
CPU speed 2 x 2 & 6 x 1.8 GHz 2 x 2 & 6 x 1.8 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi) 1391 1391
Geekbench 6 result (single) 420 420
Geekbench 5 result (multi) 1300 1300
Geekbench 5 result (single) 350 350
Has integrated LTE
RAM speed 1800 MHz 1800 MHz
semiconductor size 12 nm 12 nm
Supports 64-bit
DirectX version DirectX 12 DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
OpenGL version 3.2 3.2
OpenGL ES version 3.2 3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
CPU threads 8 threads 8 threads
Has TrustZone
maximum memory bandwidth 13.41 GB/s 13.41 GB/s
OpenCL version 2 2
memory channels 2 2
L2 cache 0.3 MB 0.3 MB
eMMC version 5.1 5.1
maximum memory amount 8GB 8GB
GPU execution units 2 2
GPU turbo 950 MHz 950 MHz
number of transistors 5500 million 5500 million
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 5W 5W
DDR memory version 4 4
shading units 32 32
turbo clock speed 2GHz 2GHz
L3 cache 1 MB 1 MB

The Honor Play10 and Honor X6c are both powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, with the X6c using an upgraded version, the Helio G81 Ultra. Despite this, both devices have the same CPU configuration: 2 high-performance cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz, along with 8 threads in total. Their GPU is the Mali G52 MP2, and both have identical GPU turbo speeds of 950 MHz and 32 shading units.

In terms of memory, the Play10 comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while the X6c has 8GB of RAM and a larger 256GB internal storage capacity. Both devices use the same RAM speed (1800 MHz), eMMC 5.1 storage, and support a maximum of 8GB RAM, although the X6c has more RAM out of the box. Geekbench results are identical for both phones, with both scoring 1391 in multi-core and 420 in single-core on Geekbench 6, and 1300 multi-core and 350 single-core on Geekbench 5.

Other specifications such as CPU speed, semiconductor size (12 nm), and support for 64-bit architecture are the same for both devices. Both phones also support DirectX 12, OpenGL 3.2, OpenCL 2, and use big.LITTLE technology. The TDP is 5W for both, and they share the same L2 cache (0.3 MB) and L3 cache (1 MB). Both also feature integrated LTE and TrustZone for security. The Honor Play10 and X6c are very similar in terms of performance, with the main difference being the amount of RAM and storage in the X6c, which may provide a slight advantage in multitasking and storage capacity.

Cameras:
megapixels (main camera) 13 MP 50 MP
wide aperture (main camera) 2.2f 1.8f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
megapixels (front camera) 5MP 5MP
has built-in optical image stabilization
video recording (main camera) 1080 x 30 fps 1080 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash
number of flash LEDs 1 1
has a BSI sensor
has a CMOS sensor
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
supports slow-motion video recording
has a built-in HDR mode
has manual exposure
has a flash
optical zoom 0x 0x
has manual ISO
has a serial shot mode
has manual focus
has a front camera
Has laser autofocus
Shoots 360° panorama
has manual white balance
shoots raw
has touch autofocus
has manual shutter speed
can create panoramas in-camera
wide aperture (front camera) 2.2f 2.2f
Has a front-facing LED flash
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
supports HDR10 recording
supports Dolby Vision recording
has a front-facing camera under the display
Has a RGB LED flash
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities

The Honor Play10 and Honor X6c both feature 5MP front cameras with a wide aperture of 2.2f, and neither includes a front-facing LED flash. Both phones also share similar capabilities with regard to their front cameras, including manual white balance, HDR mode, and touch autofocus. Neither device offers a dual-lens front camera or advanced recording features such as HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording.

The main camera is where the biggest difference lies. The Honor Play10 has a 13 MP main camera with a wide aperture of 2.2f, while the Honor X6c has a significantly more powerful 50 MP main camera with a wider aperture of 1.8f. Both phones offer similar features such as continuous autofocus, phase-detection autofocus for photos, slow-motion video support, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. Neither phone includes a dual-lens main camera or optical zoom, and both use CMOS sensors.

Both the Play10 and X6c cameras share several features such as the ability to shoot in raw format, manual exposure, serial shot mode, and manual focus. Both also have a flash with a single LED, but neither includes advanced features like laser autofocus, 360° panorama shooting, or 3D photo/video capabilities. Overall, while the front cameras are almost identical, the Honor X6c stands out with a much higher megapixel count for its main camera, which should offer more detailed images.

Operating system:
Android version Android 15 Android 15
has clipboard warnings
has location privacy options
has camera/microphone privacy options
has Mail Privacy Protection
has theme customization
can block app tracking
blocks cross-site tracking
has on-device machine learning
has notification permissions
has media picker
Can play games while they download
has dark mode
has Wi-Fi password sharing
has battery health check
has an extra dim mode
has focus modes
has dynamic theming
can offload apps
Has customizable notifications
has Live Text
has full-page screenshots
supports split screen
gets direct OS updates
has PiP
Can be used as a PC
Has sharing intents
has a child lock
Supports widgets
Is free and open source
Has offline voice recognition
has voice commands
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
is a multi-user system
has Quick Start

Both the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c run Android 15, providing a similar software experience across both devices. They both offer clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. Additionally, both phones can block app tracking and feature on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media picker, and the ability to play games while they download. Both devices also have dark mode, Wi-Fi password sharing, battery health check, and an extra dim mode, which are all shared features.

Some features are also identical, including the ability to offload apps, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen support, Picture-in-Picture (PiP), sharing intents, child lock, widgets, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and tracking the current position of the device. Both phones are multi-user systems, free and open source, and do not have Quick Start functionality.

The only notable difference is that neither the Play10 nor the X6c receives direct OS updates, as both lack this feature. Overall, both phones have an almost identical software setup with very few differentiators, offering comprehensive privacy features, customization options, and multitasking capabilities.

Battery:
battery power 5000 mAh 5300 mAh
has wireless charging
Supports fast charging
charging speed 10W 35W
has a removable battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Honor Play10 and Honor X6c both feature non-removable rechargeable batteries with battery level indicators. The Play10 comes with a 5000 mAh battery, while the X6c has a slightly larger 5300 mAh battery. Neither phone supports wireless charging, but both support fast charging. The Play10 offers a charging speed of 10W, whereas the X6c supports a significantly faster charging speed of 35W.

Both devices have the same battery-related features, including the lack of wireless charging, non-removable batteries, and battery level indicators. However, the X6c's larger battery capacity and faster charging speed may offer advantages in terms of charging time and battery life, assuming other factors remain similar.

In summary, the main difference between the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c in terms of battery is the X6c's larger 5300 mAh capacity and faster 35W charging speed, compared to the Play10's 5000 mAh and 10W charging speed.

Audio:
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
has stereo speakers
has aptX
has LDAC
has aptX HD
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Lossless
Has a radio

Both the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c come with a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing for wired audio connections. However, neither device features stereo speakers, which means they rely on mono sound output. Neither phone supports advanced audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, meaning they do not offer high-resolution wireless audio streaming.

The main difference between the two devices is that the Honor Play10 includes a radio, while the Honor X6c does not. This gives the Play10 an additional audio feature for users who enjoy listening to FM radio.

In summary, both phones offer the basic audio features of a 3.5 mm audio jack and standard audio playback, but the Honor Play10 has the added benefit of a built-in radio, which the Honor X6c lacks.

Connectivity & Features:
release date September 2025 June 2025
has 5G support
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
SIM cards 2 SIM 2 SIM
Bluetooth version 5.1 5.1
has an external memory slot
Has USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
has NFC
download speed 300 MBits/s 300 MBits/s
upload speed 100 MBits/s 100 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner
has emergency SOS via satellite
has crash detection
is DLNA-certified
has a gyroscope
supports ANT+
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has a compass
supports Wi-Fi
Has an infrared sensor
has an accelerometer
has a cellular module
Has a barometer
has an HDMI output
Uses 3D facial recognition
Has an iris scanner
Stylus included
supports Galileo
Has motion tracking
Has optical tracking
Has a built-in projector

Both the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c support 2 SIM cards and feature the same Wi-Fi capabilities with Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). They also both offer Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C with USB version 2, and an external memory slot. The download speed for both phones is 300 MBits/s, and the upload speed is 100 MBits/s. Additionally, both phones have fingerprint scanners for added security.

The Honor Play10 and Honor X6c are similar in many ways when it comes to connectivity and features, but there are some differences. The Play10 lacks NFC, whereas the X6c includes it. Both devices have GPS, an accelerometer, and a cellular module, but neither includes a barometer, infrared sensor, or optical tracking features. Both phones also support Galileo but do not have motion tracking, a built-in projector, or 3D facial recognition.

In summary, the Honor X6c has the added benefit of NFC support, while the Honor Play10 does not. Otherwise, the two phones are quite similar, offering similar connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB Type-C, and GPS, as well as the same performance in terms of download and upload speeds.

Miscellaneous:
has a video light
Has sapphire glass display
Has a curved display
Has an e-paper display

Both the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c come equipped with a video light, which can be useful for improving visibility in low-light conditions. Neither device features sapphire glass for the display, which is a premium material known for its durability. Additionally, both phones lack a curved display and an e-paper display, which means they have standard flat LCD screens.

In summary, the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c are very similar in terms of miscellaneous features. Both devices have a video light, and neither offers sapphire glass, curved displays, or e-paper displays.

These similarities suggest that both phones are fairly standard in terms of their display features, with no significant differences between them in this category.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Honor Play10 and Honor X6c. Both models share a water resistant design, have an LCD, IPS touch display, and feature a Mali G52 MP2 GPU. However, the Honor Play10 weighs 189 g, while the Honor X6c is slightly heavier at 199 g. The Play10 has a 13 MP main camera, whereas the X6c offers a significantly higher 50 MP main camera. Additionally, the Play10 supports 10W charging, while the X6c supports faster 35W charging. The Play10 comes with 128GB of internal storage, while the X6c offers a larger 256GB of storage.