Overall Score
62.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2067)62.0
Performance(#1052)70.8
Camera(#4377)42.4
Display(#2759)72.5
Battery(#2262)58.5
Build(#10974)68.8
Comparisons Featuring Honor Play 40
Short Review
- The Honor Play 40 features a sleek design with dimensions of 163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 188g, available in Blue, Mint, Black, and Purple.
- Its 6.56-inch TFT LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The dual rear camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves basic selfie needs.
- The device is equipped with a substantial 5200mAh battery, supporting 10W charging, but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 13 with Magic OS 7.1, it provides a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1, though it does not feature NFC.
- The phone includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Honor Play 40 combines decent specifications with a practical design for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, July 05
Announced2023, July 05
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.56"
TypeTFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5200 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight188 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlue, Mint, Black, Purple
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 13, Magic OS 7.1
OS VersionAndroid 13, Magic OS 7.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes