Huawei Honor Play
$205
Overview
Huawei Honor Play is a budget Android smartphone released in 2018 with a 6.3-inch LCD IPS, Kirin 970 chipset, 16 main camera, and 3750 mAh battery.
Priced at $205, it targets users seeking budget performance.
Specifications of Huawei Honor Play
The display of Huawei Honor Play measures 6.3 inches with LCD IPS technology. Peak brightness reaches 400 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080 x 2340 px resolution.
The camera system of Huawei Honor Play features 2 rear cameras: 16 main, 2MP ultrawide. Video recording supports up to 1080p.
The battery of Huawei Honor Play has 3750mAh capacity with 18 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 120 min minutes.
The performance of Huawei Honor Play is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset with ARM Mali-G72 MP12 GPU. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 346000.
The memory of Huawei Honor Play offers 1GB RAM with 4GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is 4GB 1GB RAM.
The connectivity of Huawei Honor Play includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, and Bluetooth 4.0.
The build of Huawei Honor Play weighs 176g with Aluminum frame and metal back. Dimensions measure 157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm.
The software of Huawei Honor Play runs Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.5. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Huawei Honor Play
Huawei Honor Play has a 16 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Huawei Honor Play with Kirin 970 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Huawei Honor Play receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Huawei Honor Play has a 3750mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.
Huawei Honor Play at $205 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.
Huawei Honor Play supports 18 wired charging with full charge in approximately 120 min minutes.
Huawei Honor Play is available in 4GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Huawei Honor Play has a 6.3-inch LCD IPS with 60Hz refresh rate and 400 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes HDR10.
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Verdict
The Huawei Honor Play delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.
Key Specifications
Display
6.3"
Main Camera
16
Chipset
Kirin 970
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | N/A |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | N/A |
Launch
| Announced | 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $205 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight (g) | 176 |
| Build Materials | Aluminium alloy |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | metal |
| Colors | ["Black", "White", "Red"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | graphite-sheet |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | LCD IPS |
| Size (inches) | 6.3 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080 x 2340 px |
| Aspect Ratio | 9:16 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 409 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 83 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 400 |
| HDR Standards | HDR10 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 250 |
| Glass Protection | gorilla-glass-3 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display | N/A |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.5 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Kirin 970 |
| CPU | Octa-Core 4x Cortex • A73 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex • A53 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | 1.92 TOPS |
| ISP Features | dual-ISP |
| Modem | kirin-970-modem |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | N/A |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | N/A |
| AnTuTu Score | 346000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 1GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 4GB |
| Storage Type | 4GB 1GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | ufs-2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 2 |
| Main Sensor | 16 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/2.8 |
| Main Sensor Model | sony-imx398 |
| Main Lens | f/2.2, 27mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | AF |
| Pixel Binning | 2 um |
| Ultrawide | 2MP, FOV: 120° |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | 2 |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | 2.0 MP depth |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual-LED |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | h264, h265 |
| Slow Motion | 720p@120fps |
| Video Stabilization | EIS |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 16 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.1 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aac, aptx, aptx-hd |
| DAC/Amp | huawei-sound-amplifier |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Side-Mounted |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | N/A |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 3750 |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 18 |
| Wired Standard | huawei-supercharge |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 30 min |
| Full Charge Time | 120 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | 18w-charger |
| Battery Health Features | Basic |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.5 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | N/A |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | huawei-game-suite |
| Privacy Features | Basic |
| Accessibility | Basic |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | charger, cable, manual, sim-tool |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!