{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-play20a-vs-tecno-spark-go-3-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-30T07:01:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor Play20A vs Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro",
    "answer": "The Honor Play20A is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Honor Play20A is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 45,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor Play20A",
            "slug": "honor-play20a",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-play20a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-11_18_02-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-26T06:24:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 52,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026 — officially launched globally in August 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.1 × 79.0 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "206.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD 90Hz refresh rate, ~254 ppi",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core — 2× Cortex-A75 up to 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 up to 1.7GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot, up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth), LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear and front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-go-3-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-go-3-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-10_22_39-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T05:32:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.4,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 84,
                "overall": 63.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.32 × 79.22 × 8.04 mm",
                    "Weight": "194 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69 (dust-tight and resistant to high-pressure/high-temperature water jets)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1526 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 580 nits peak brightness, punch-hole display.",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB, UFS 2.2, microSD expandable storage",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.8, autofocus, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0,",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-play20a",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 52,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 51
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 74
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 73.8,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 64.4
                },
                "leader": "honor-play20a"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 25,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 25
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play20a": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 84
                },
                "leader": "honor-play20a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor Play20A costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Honor Play20A packs a 800 mAh larger battery."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor Play20A or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Honor Play20A comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor Play20A and Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor Play20A is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro at PKR 45,999. That makes Honor Play20A cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor Play20A or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Honor Play20A leads on battery. Honor Play20A carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro a 5200 mAh cell, with 15W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}