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Safaricom Neon Smarta 3 vs Honor Play10

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Neon Smarta 3

Neon Smarta 3

  • 3 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 5,100 mAh battery capacity.
  • 6.9-inch display.
  • 16 MP main camera.
KSh 8,500In Stock
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Honor Play10

Honor Play10

  • 189 g.
  • About 6.74 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
  • 10 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 13,000In Stock
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Neon Smarta 2KSh 6,000
HMD ArcKSh 11,000
Itel A100CKSh 11,499
Infinix Smart 20KSh 13,000
Honor X5c 4GKSh 14,900
Redmi A7 Pro 4GKSh 14,600
Redmi A7 4GKSh 15,100
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Our quick verdict

The Neon Smarta 3 has a larger 6.9-inch screen and sharper selfies (8 MP), while the Honor Play10 has more storage (up to 128 GB).

Battery capacity

Neon Smarta 3
5,100 mAh battery capacity
Honor Play10
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Display

Neon Smarta 3
6.9-inch display
Honor Play10
6.74-inch LCD display, 260 ppi

Camera

Neon Smarta 3
16 MP main camera
Honor Play10
13 MP main camera

Memory

Neon Smarta 3
3 GB RAM
Honor Play10
Up to 4 GB RAM

Storage

Neon Smarta 3
32 GB storage
Honor Play10
Up to 128 GB storage

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Neon Smarta 3

  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.74-inch).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).
  • Lower price: KSh 8,500 (vs KSh 13,000).

Honor Play10

  • More storage: up to 128 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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PriorityNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Display6.9-inch display6.74-inch LCD display, 260 ppi
Camera16 MP main camera13 MP main camera
Memory3 GB RAMUp to 4 GB RAM
Storage32 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,100 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Network4GGSM / HSPA / LTE

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Brand—Honor
ModelNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10 4G
Announced—2025, September 08
Device type / form family—Smartphone
Release status—Available. Released 2025, September
Model numbers—ELA-LX3

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Dimensions—167.7 x 77.7 x 8.6 mm (6.60 x 3.06 x 0.34 in)
Weight—189 g (6.67 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Display6.9-inch displayTFT LCD; 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution—720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Display technology—TFT LCD
Display size—6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Pixel density—~260 ppi
Aspect ratio—20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—~84.2% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Processor—Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPU—Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU—Mali-G52 MC2
Process node—12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
RAM3 GB3GB, 4GB
Storage32 GB64GB, 128GB
Expandable storage—microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations—64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Rear camera16 MP13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF
Front camera8 MP5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera features—LED flash
Rear camera video—1080p@30fps
Front camera video—1080p@30fps
Wide camera—13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Battery5100 mAhLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging—10W wired; Reverse wired
Battery technology—Li-Po
Reverse charging—Reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Operating system—Android 15 (Go edition)

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Network4GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMDual SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network speed—HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
NFC—No
Bluetooth—5.1, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio—FM radio
USB—USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Water resistance—Dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Sensors—Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors—Ocean Cyan, Starry Purple, Midnight Black

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationNeon Smarta 3Honor Play10
Loudspeakers—Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack—Yes

Similarities

  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.9 and 6.74 inches).

In summary

For most buyers the Neon Smarta 3 is the better buy; the Honor Play10 makes sense if you want more storage.

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In-stock alternatives

Neon Smarta 2For Neon Smarta 3Neon Smarta 2View product ↗Itel A100CFor Neon Smarta 3Itel A100CView product ↗Infinix Smart 20For Honor Play10Infinix Smart 20View product ↗Honor X5c 4GFor Honor Play10Honor X5c 4GView product ↗

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