Honor Play specs, comparisons, faq, opinions
- Released 2018, August 176g, 7.5mm thickness Android 8.1, up to Android 9.0, EMUI 9.1 64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Mali-G72 MP12 Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) About 280 USD
- 6.3" 1080x2340 pixels
- 16MP 2160p
- 4/6GB RAM Kirin 970
- 3750mAh Li-Po
Honor Play overview
Honor Play is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2018, August. Honor Play has 6.3 inch, IPS LCD, a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels screen. It uses Kirin 970 (10 nm) chipset, Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, Mali-G72 MP12 GPU. It supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by). Honor Play has 16MP Dual main camera, 16MP Single selfie camera. Honor Play uses Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable battery. The price of Honor Play is about 280 USD.
Score the key features of Honor Play compared to the other phones on the market:
- CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
- Camera pixels: 55 / 100 points
- Screen resolution: 80 / 100 points
- Battery capacity: 85 / 100 points
- Price: 33 / 100 points
Honor Play full specifications
VERSIONS:COR-L29|COR-AL10|COR-AL00 |
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| Versions: COR-AL00 (China); COR-AL10 (India); COR-L29, COR-L09 (Global) | |
NETWORK |
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| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - Global 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - India 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
LAUNCH |
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| Announced | 2018, July |
| Status | Available |
BODY |
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| Dimensions | 157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm (6.22 x 2.93 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 176 g (6.21 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY |
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| Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
PLATFORM |
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| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 |
| Chipset | Kirin 970 (10 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP12 |
MEMORY |
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | |
MAIN CAMERA |
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| Dual | 16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
SELFIE CAMERA |
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| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND |
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMUNICATIONS |
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| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
FEATURES |
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
BATTERY |
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| Type | Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Colors | Midnight Black, Navy Blue, Violet, Player Edition Red, Player Edition Black |
| Models | COR-L29, COR-L09, COR-AL00, COR-AL10, COR-TL10 |
| SAR | 1.10 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 280 USD |
TESTS |
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| Performance | AnTuTu: 204876 (v7), 238754 (v8) GeekBench: 6696 (v4.4), 1647 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1135:1 (nominal), 3.349 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 75dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 94h |
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Frequently asked questions:
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How much does Honor Play cost?
The reference price of the Honor Play is about 280 USD (in 2018). This price may vary slightly depending on the market and region.
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Where can I buy a Honor Play phone?
The Honor Play phone was manufactured in 2018 and you can hardly buy it now.
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Does Honor Play support 5G?
No, it does not support 5G.
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Does Honor Play support NFC (Near-Field Communication)?
Yes, it supports NFC.
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What are the dimensions of the Honor Play, what are the sizes?
The size of the Honor Play is 74.3 x 157.9 x 7.5 mm (width x height x thickness).
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What is the weight of Honor Play?
The weight of the Honor Play is 176g.
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What type of screen does Honor Play use?
The screen of Honor Play is IPS LCD.
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What is the screen size of Honor Play? What is its screen ratio?
The screen size of Honor Play is 6.3 inches. The screen ratio is 83% (the higher the screen ratio, the less excess space).
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What is the screen resolution of Honor Play? What is PPI (Pixels Per Inch)?
The screen resolution of the Honor Play is 1080 x 2340 pixels, 409 PPI.
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What operating system does Honor Play use?
Honor Play uses Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 operating system.
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What CPU does Honor Play use? Which chipset?
Honor Play uses Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, Kirin 970 (10 nm) chipset, Mali-G72 MP12 GPU.
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What is the battery capacity of the Honor Play? What type of battery does Honor Play use?
The battery capacity of Honor Play is 3750 mAh. Honor Play uses a Li-Po battery.
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Does Honor Play support wireless charging?
No, it does not support wireless charging.
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Does Honor Play have fast charging?
No, it does not support fast charging.
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How many MP (megapixels) is the main camera of Honor Play?
The main camera of Honor Play is 16.0 MP.
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What type of SIM card does Honor Play use?
Honor Play uses Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
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Is Honor Play waterproof?
No, it's not waterproof.
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Which country's Honor Play phone?
Play is a phone of Honor, a brand from China.
