Honor Play
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Design6
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Rear Camera8
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks10
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Videos9
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Key Specs
Performance
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HiSilicon Kirin 970 -
Octa core (2.36 GHz, Quad Core + 1.8 GHz, Quad core) -
4 GB / 6 GB RAM, LPDDR4X
Display
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6.3 inches (16 cm); IPS LCD -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
Bezel-less with notch
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 16 MP Primary Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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16 MP
Battery
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3750 mAh, Li-Polymer -
Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
64 GB Storage, Expandable upto 256 GB
Honor Play Prices in India
Flipkart
Honor Play Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
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Verdict
The Honor Play comes across as a solid performer and might be the first of several ‘gaming smartphones` that will be launched in India this year. The handset offers smooth performance, decent battery life, and a quality display at an extremely reasonable price point. The 4GB RAM variant of the Honor Play has been priced by the company at Rs 19,999 and the 6GB RAM variant can be purchased for Rs 23,999 in the country. In this price range, the Honor Play will be competing against the likes of the Xiaomi Mi A2 (review), OPPO F7 (review), and Vivo V9 (review). If camera quality is important t...
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Pros
- Impressive performance
- Great value for money
- Good display quality
Cons
- Battery life could have been better
- Low-light camera performance
Design and display
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If you are spending around Rs 20,000 on a phone in 2018, it needs to look and feel premium by all means. There are many brands that have opted for glass sandwich designs recently, which look impressive but serve as fingerprint magnets. The Honor Play has taken the other route, shipping with a matte back that feels really good in the hand. Having said that, the Honor Play does catch some fingerprints on the back as well (but still fares better than the phones with glass backs). Most of us put a protective case on our smartphones anyway, but it is definitely good to know that even when you take the cover off, you will get a device with a nice feel to it. The handset has been launched in India in Midnight Black and Navy Blue colours. The unit we reviewed was coloured in Black but the blue variant looks equally good in our opinion.
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Cameras
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Coming to the optics, the Honor Play features a dual camera setup at the rear, which consists of a 16MP primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a secondary 2MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The secondary sensor essentially helps the smartphone to capture the depth information. For selfies, you get a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture at the front.
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Software and Hardware
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The Honor Play runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based EMUI 8.2 out of the box. If you have used any other Honor handset recently, the software on the new phone feels no different and even though there are plenty of pre-installed apps on board, the UI never presents stutter or lag issues. The animations feel smooth and we did not face any glaring issues while navigating through the UI on a day-to-day basis.
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Battery life
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With the number of hours that we spend on our smartphones each day, the battery life has become one of the most crucial categories for any handset. The Honor Play packs a 3,750mAh battery, which managed to last a full day of use with ease. In the HD video loop test, the Honor Play lasted around 12 hours.
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Editor's rating: 4 / 5
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Verdict
The Honor Play comes across as a solid performer and might be the first of several ‘gaming smartphones` that will be launched in India this year. The handset offers smooth performance, decent battery life, and a quality display at an extremely reasonable price point. The 4GB RAM variant of the Honor Play has been priced by the company at Rs 19,999 and the 6GB RAM variant can be purchased for Rs 23,999 in the country. In this price range, the Honor Play will be competing against the likes of the Xiaomi Mi A2 (review), OPPO F7 (review), and Vivo V9 (review). If camera quality is important t... Read Full Verdict
- Impressive performance
- Great value for money
- Good display quality
Pros
- Battery life could have been better
- Low-light camera performance
Cons
Design and display
+If you are spending around Rs 20,000 on a phone in 2018, it needs to look and feel premium by all means. There are many brands that have opted for glass sandwich designs recently, which look impressive but serve as fingerprint magnets. The Honor Play has taken the other route, shipping with a matte back that feels really good in the hand. Having said that, the Honor Play does catch some fingerprints on the back as well (but still fares better than the phones with glass backs). Most of us put a protective case on our smartphones anyway, but it is definitely good to know that even when you take the cover off, you will get a device with a nice feel to it. The handset has been launched in India in Midnight Black and Navy Blue colours. The unit we reviewed was coloured in Black but the blue variant looks equally good in our opinion.
Read MoreCameras
+Coming to the optics, the Honor Play features a dual camera setup at the rear, which consists of a 16MP primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a secondary 2MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The secondary sensor essentially helps the smartphone to capture the depth information. For selfies, you get a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture at the front.
Read MoreSoftware and Hardware
+The Honor Play runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based EMUI 8.2 out of the box. If you have used any other Honor handset recently, the software on the new phone feels no different and even though there are plenty of pre-installed apps on board, the UI never presents stutter or lag issues. The animations feel smooth and we did not face any glaring issues while navigating through the UI on a day-to-day basis.
Read MoreBattery life
+With the number of hours that we spend on our smartphones each day, the battery life has become one of the most crucial categories for any handset. The Honor Play packs a 3,750mAh battery, which managed to last a full day of use with ease. In the HD video loop test, the Honor Play lasted around 12 hours.
Read MoreEditor's rating: 4 / 5
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Honor Play Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | August 6, 2018 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Custom UI | EMUI |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
| Processor | Octa core (2.36 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A73 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Co-Processor | i7 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G72 MP12 |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Vellamo Metal Benchmark
Vellamo Multicore Benchmark
Vellamo Browser Benchmark
Quadrant Benchmark
Camera Speed Benchmark
Linpack Benchmark
Sunspider Benchmark
Geekbench4 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 82.98 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 157.9 mm |
| Width | 74.2 mm |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 176 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Metal Back: Metal |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus | |||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4616 x 3464 Pixels | |||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Smile detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 4k @30 fps | |||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Long Shot
HDR Off
HDR On
Front Shot
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3750 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer |
| Quick Charging | Yes Fast Charging |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Honor Play User Reviews
Honor Play Key Highlights
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB 6 GB RAM + 64 GB |
| Display | 6.3", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 3750 mAh |
Honor Play Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| Honor Play (4 GB + 64 GB) | Flipkart | ₹21,999 |
| Honor Play (6 GB + 64 GB) | Flipkart | ₹25,999 |
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