Overview
Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
The Honor Play 20a is Honor's take on a value-focused smartphone, built around processor of MediaTek Helio G85, ram of 6 GB, storage of 128 GB.. For daily driving, calls, social apps and photos it should hold up well. On the other side, power users should weigh the chipset and battery against heavier alternatives. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.
Full Specifications
| Price | ₹ 11,999 |
|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Colors | Night Black, Titanium Empty Silver, Aurora Blue |
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.222:1 |
| Ppi | ~ 270 PPI |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Gprs | Yes |
| Edge | Yes |
| 3g | Yes |
| 4g | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | v802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| Usb | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| Usb Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Gps | GLONASS, Beidou, A-GPS |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| 3 5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Extra Features | Machine Cloning, Intelligent Multi-Window, Intelligent Vision, Intelligent Screen Recognition, AI Subtitles, YOYO Suggestion |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Features | Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, Geo tagging, Touch Focus HDR, Face Detection |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Core Details | 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Java | Yes |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Yes | |
| Music | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| Fm Radio | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Model | Play 20a |
| Dimensions | 75.79 x 163.93 x 9.95 mm |
| Weight | 198 g |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 82.8% |
| Custom Ui | Magic Ul 6.1 |
| Bezel Less | No |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB |
| Foldable Display | No |
| Dual Display | No |
| Design Type | Classic (Candybar) |
Editor Verdict
4.0/5
Editorial rating
“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”
Performance
4.0
Camera
4.0
Battery Backup
4.0
Display
4.0
Value for Money
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.
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How this model stacks up against nearby options
Honor Play 20a
This model |
Huawei Honor 8A Pro
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Infinix Note 5 Stylus
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|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio P35 | Mediatek Helio P23 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Display | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.09 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels | 5.93 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali G51 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
Our take: In this price band, this model leads on paper — a sensible pick, and better value refurbished.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key specifications of Honor Play 20a?
Processor: MediaTek Helio G85. RAM: 6 GB. Storage: 128 GB. Display: 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz. Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels. Operating System: Android v12.
What is the display of Honor Play 20a?
6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.
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