Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4672)56.4
Performance(#4559)60.3
Camera(#4361)42.4
Display(#4921)70.5
Battery(#8569)43.5
Build(#6954)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor Play 3e
Short Review
- The Honor Play 3e features a compact design with dimensions of 147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm and a weight of 146 grams, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 5.71-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 295 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and options for 2GB or 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking for basic tasks.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with an f/1.8 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves well for selfies.
- The 3020 mAh battery supports standard charging but lacks wireless capabilities, which may limit convenience.
- Running on Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, the software experience is straightforward, though it may not receive the latest updates.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device features a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Available colors include Magic Night Black, Platinum Gold, and Aurora Blue, adding some aesthetic variety.
- Overall, the Honor Play 3e is a functional device suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.71"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3020 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Weight146 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMagic Night Black, Platinum Gold, Aurora Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes