6000 MAh battery, 120 Hz display, budget price
Overview
Honor has announced the Play 10C, a budget-focused phone that prioritizes battery life and a smooth display while keeping the price low. It pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset with a 6000 mAh battery and a 120 Hz LCD—an appealing combo for everyday users and students.
Key specs (official/announced)
Display: 6.61-inch LCD, 1604 × 720 (HD+), 120 Hz, peak brightness up to 1,010 nits
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Rear camera: 13 MP (f/1.8)
Front camera: 5 MP (f/2.2)
Battery & charging: 6000 mAh, 15 W wired
Durability: IP64 dust and splash resistance
Memory/storage: starts at 4/128 GB (higher variants to be detailed by Honor)
Notes: Some details (OS version, full RAM/ROM ladder, exact pricing/markets) are typically confirmed at retail launch.
Display: smooth at 120 Hz, bright outdoors
While the resolution is HD+, the panel’s 120 Hz refresh rate delivers noticeably smoother scrolling and animations than many phones in this price tier. A stated 1,010-nit peak helps visibility in daylight.
Performance: built for the everyday
The Dimensity 6300 targets efficient daily performance—social apps, browsing, maps, and casual games—while keeping power draw low. Expect steady thermals and solid standby time paired with the HD+ screen.
Cameras: simple and straightforward
13 MP main handles daytime shots and quick socials; Night results will be serviceable but basic.
5 MP selfie is tuned for video calls and quick snaps.
Battery & charging: the headline act
The 6000 mAh cell is the Play 10C’s biggest selling point. With this capacity plus an efficient chipset and HD+ display, you’re looking at 1.5–2 days of mixed use. 15 W charging is modest but acceptable in this segment.
Durability: IP64
IP64 means good dust protection and resistance to light splashes—useful insurance for a budget phone that will see daily wear.
Who should consider the Play 10C?
Users who value long battery life over high-end photography
Students and first-time smartphone buyers
Anyone needing a reliable backup/work phone with strong endurance
Pros
6000 mAh battery with real two-day potential
120 Hz refresh at a budget price
IP64 rating is rare in this class
Efficient Dimensity platform
Trade-offs
HD+ (not Full HD) resolution
15 W wired charging only
Basic camera setup
