Lower mid-range · 2018
Honor Play
Sold for ₦116,000 · 1 sellers·Last checked 8d ago
Our Take
CPU capability matches mid-range phones like Samsung Galaxy A27
Watch out
No more updates, 18W charging (slow)
Skip if
You need to top up quickly between outings
In the Real World
See how the Honor Play looks and feels in everyday use.
Full specifications
Display
6.3″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Display
6.3″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 2340 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic
Performance
Kirin 970 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.4 GHz · Mali-G72 MP12
Everyday capable
Performance
Kirin 970 (10 nm) · 8-core 2.4 GHz · Mali-G72 MP12
Everyday capable
Software & updates
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 · 1-year support
End of life
Software & updates
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 · 1-year support
End of life
This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.
Operating system
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Software support
1 years of updates
Updates remaining
None — past its update window
Camera
16 MP f/2.2 main · 16 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
Camera
16 MP f/2.2 main · 16 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video
A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.
Main camera
16 MP f/2.2
Front camera
16 MP f/2.0
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video
Battery
3750 mAh · 18 W wired
Battery
3750 mAh · 18 W wired
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Memory
4 GB RAM · 64 GB · expandable
Tight
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Connectivity
4G LTE · NFC
Build & Design
176 g · 7.5 mm
Build & Design
176 g · 7.5 mmHeight
157.9 mm
Width
74.3 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
Weight
176 g
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted) · accelerometer · gyro · proximitySensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena · Read full review
How it stacks up against the rest.
A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.
vs
Apple iPhone XS
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
41% larger battery capacity
3,750 mAh vs 2,658 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 1080 × 2340 vs 1125 × 2436 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.3″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
205k vs 346k AnTuTu · Mid-range vs Upper mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · — vs Telephoto · OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection
₦44k cheaper
Full comparison
vs
Samsung Galaxy S9
Loses on most
1 win
4 losses
25% larger battery capacity
3,750 mAh vs 3,000 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 2340 vs 1440 × 2960 resolution · Tradeoff: 6.3″ vs 5.8″ screen
Lower benchmark score
205k vs 250k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 4K @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 16 MP · f/2.2 vs 12 MP · f/1.5 main
Less protected
None vs IP68 protection · 176 g vs 163 g
₦34k cheaper
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