Overall Score
51.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#2174)51.1
Performance(#1454)85.8
Camera(#1672)53.4
Display(#1754)80.4
Battery(#3961)27.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#1148)80.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Honor Play5 5G
Short Review
- The Honor Play5 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 179 grams, available in Black, Violet, and Light Blue.
- It sports a 6.53-inch OLED display with HDR10 support, offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi.
- Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 800U chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and up to 256GB of storage paired with 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, and two 2 MP sensors for macro and depth photography, capable of recording video in 4K at 30fps.
- The 16 MP front camera provides decent selfies.
- A 3800 mAh battery supports fast charging at 66W, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- Running on Android 10 with Magic UI 4.0, it lacks Google Play Services but offers a range of connectivity options, including 5G and NFC.
- The absence of a headphone jack and stereo speakers may be a drawback for some users.
- Overall, the Honor Play5 5G combines a modern design with competent specifications for everyday use.
- Special features include its high-refresh-rate display and rapid charging capability.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, May 18
Announced2021, May 18
DescriptionAlso known as Honor Play 5 5G
Display
Size6.53"
TypeOLED, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionSchott Xensation Up
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC3
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotUnspecified
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3800 mAh
Charging Details66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight179 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Violet, Light Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / 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
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass