Honor Play 10C with a huge battery is now official

Chinese tech manufacturer Honor has launched its latest smartphone, the Play 10C. This is a low-budget device that comes with a huge battery, a bright and smooth display, and a host of other amazing features, which we will be looking at.

The Play 10C comes with a 6.61-inch LCD screen, a resolution of 720 x 1604 pixels, and 1010 nits of peak brightness. The screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, meaning it can show smoother animations and scrolling compared to smartphones in its price category.

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This device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, which is perfect for its price range. The Play 10C runs Android 15 with Honor’s MagicOS 9.0 on top, offering a modern interface and the latest software improvements.

The Play 10C’s back camera is a 13MP with an f/1.8 lens, though not close to mind-blowing, it should capture decent photos in good lighting. In front is a 5MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture, which is ok for casual photos and video calls.

A whopping 6000mAh battery is what the Play 10C is expected to come with. With this battery size, the device can last for at least a day or even two, depending on the usage. The phone supports 15W wired charging, which isn’t the fastest, but it’s enough for steady top-ups.

The smartphone incorporates IP64-rated protection against water and dust, which, while not representing the industry’s superior threshold, remains sufficiently adequate for an entry-level smartphone. It measures 163.95 x 75.6 x 8.39 mm, weighs 197 grams, and comes in three colours: blue, white, and black.

Honor is selling the Play 10C in China with three memory options. The 4GB RAM with 128GB storage model costs CNY 649 (around $90). The 6GB RAM version with 128GB storage is CNY 699 ($97), while the top model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is CNY 899 ($125). It’s already available through Honor’s online store, with deliveries starting August 12. At the moment, there is no official information on whether this device will launch outside China.