The upcoming Honor Play 60 is set to debut soon in China, accompanied by a variant known as the Honor Play 60m. This new smartphone was recently spotted on a certification website, which unveiled crucial information regarding its design, pricing, color choices, as well as RAM and storage configurations. The Honor Play 60 is expected to be positioned alongside the Honor Play 60 Plus, which was launched in China in June 2024.
Anticipated Pricing and Color Options for Honor Play 60
According to a listing from China Telecom, the Honor Play 60 is likely to have a starting price of CNY 1,699 (approximately Rs. 20,000) for the base model featuring 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The smartphone is listed under the model number NIC-AN00.
Additional details indicate that the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB models of the Honor Play 60 could be priced at CNY 2,199 (around Rs. 25,900) and CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs. 30,600), respectively. These prices are subject to confirmation from the company, and potential buyers are advised to treat them with caution.
Design of the Honor Play 60 as shown in the China Telecom listing
Photo Credit: China Telecom
The design for the Honor Play 60, as observed in the China Telecom listing, showcases a circular rear camera setup positioned at the top left. Below the camera module is an LED flash enclosed in a vertical pill-shaped arrangement. The device features a flat display with uniform thin bezels and a centered hole-punch front camera at the top.
Potential color options for the Honor Play 60 include Xiaoshan Green, Moyan Black, and Yulong Snow (translated from Chinese). Additionally, the certification listing mentions the Honor Play 60m variant, but specific details regarding this model are currently unavailable.
According to the listing, the Honor Play 60 is anticipated to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and is expected to house a 6,000mAh battery with 15W charging capabilities. It will likely launch with MagicOS 9, based on Android 15. The handset may feature a 6.61-inch HD+ (720×1,604 pixels) LCD display, a 13-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-megapixel front camera. Furthermore, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication is also likely. Dimensions for the phone might measure 163.95 x 75.6 x 8.39mm, with an estimated weight of 197 grams.
