The company Honor has unveiled the budget smartphone Play 60A priced at $225 on the Chinese market. The novelty, however, does not boast anything special. Even the battery here is unremarkable by 2025 standards, with a capacity of 5300 mAh. The screen is also budget-friendly, with a resolution of HD+ for its 6.75-inch size. Fortunately, there is 90 Hz support.
Based on the Dimensity 6300, the new product also packs 6/128 GB of memory, which seems quite modest for a $225 smartphone. Other features include a 13-megapixel camera, 15-watt charging, a thickness of 7.9 mm with a weight of 186 g, MagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15, and a headphone jack.
Emerging Trends in Budget Smartphones
As 2025 progresses, budget smartphones continue to adopt features like higher refresh rates and larger batteries, which are fast becoming standard consumer expectations. The 90 Hz refresh rate on the Honor Play 60A caters to smoother visual performance, although some users might find the HD+ display lacking by competitive standards.
Performance and Market Competition
The Dimensity 6300 processor aims to deliver adequate performance for general tasks. Recent feedback suggests that while acceptable for everyday use, it may not satisfy consumers looking for high multitasking capabilities or advanced gaming experiences. Within the sub-$300 segment, competitors like Xiaomi and Realme are also offering similar specs, sometimes with higher resolution or faster charging as standard, intensifying the market competition.
