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Honor Play

Honor Play

৳17,990.00
Brand: Honor
Category: Smartphones
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Released: 2018, August
OS: Android 8.1
Display: 6.3" 1080x2340 pixels
Camera: 16MP 2160p
RAM: 6GB RAM Hisilicon Kirin 970
Battery: 3750mAh Li-Po

Full Specifications and Price in Bangladesh

General Info

Announced	2018, July
Status	Available
Brand	Honor
Model	Honor Play
Color	Midnight Black, Navy Blue, Violet, Player Edition Red, Player Edition Black
Made by	China
Price	BDT. 17,990

Network

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA - China
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G Bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - Global 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - India 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
5G Bands	N/A
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.
EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.

Body

Dimensions	157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm (6.22 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Weight	176 g (6.21 oz)
Build	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	IPS LCD
Size	6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Protection	Tempered Glass
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality.	409 ppi density
Multitouch
Features	- SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM - XviD/MP4/H.265 player - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player - Photo/video editor - Document viewer

Platform

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Kirin 970 (10 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali-G72 MP12

Memory

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	Micro SDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	4/6 GB
Internal Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	64/128 GB UFS 2.1

Main Camera

Camera Resolution	16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Resolution	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Selfie Camera

Camera Resolution	16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Camera Features	HDR
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps

Sound

Alert Types	Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack

Connectivity

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Infrared port
FM Radio
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint - (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, IM
Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages.	HTML5
Java

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Non-removable Li-Po
Battery Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	3750 mAh battery
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	Fast battery charging 18W
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.5

Design 7 / 10
Display 6 / 10
Camera 7 / 10
Connectivity 5 / 10
Features 8 / 10
Performance 6 / 10
Battery 7 / 10
Usability 6 / 10

Honor Play: Overview

The Honor Play is a gaming-focused mid-range smartphone designed to deliver strong performance at an affordable price. Powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, it features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display and a 3750mAh battery, making it ideal for gamers and heavy users. The phone has GPU Turbo technology to enhance gaming performance and offers a dual-camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor. With its metal body and slim design, the Honor Play is an excellent option for users seeking a balance between performance and affordability.

Price in Bangladesh: The Honor Play is around BDT 17,990 to BDT 20,000.

Pro and Cons

Pros:

Gaming Performance: The Kirin 970 chipset, combined with GPU Turbo technology, ensures smooth gaming performance and enhanced graphics.
Good Display: The 6.3-inch Full HD+ display provides sharp visuals, making it great for gaming, media consumption, and general use.
Long Battery Life: The 3750mAh battery supports a full day of use, even with heavy gaming sessions.
Affordable Price: The Honour Play is competitively priced for a gaming phone with flagship-level performance.
Metal Build: The phone has a sturdy and sleek metal body, giving it a premium feel.

Cons:

No Google Play Services: Due to U.S. trade restrictions, the Honor Play does not come with Google Play Services, which can limit app availability.
No Fast Charging: The phone lacks fast charging, meaning longer charging times for the 3750mAh battery.
Average Camera Performance: The 16MP + 2MP dual-camera setup is decent in good lighting but struggles in low-light conditions.
No Water Resistance: The Honor Play has no official IP rating, making it less durable in challenging environments.

FAQs

Q1: Does the Honor Play support 5G?

No, the Honor Play supports only 4G LTE networks.

Q2: What is the battery capacity of the Honor Play?

The phone comes with a 3750mAh battery.

Q3: Does Honor Play support Google Play Services?

Due to U.S. trade restrictions, Honor Play does not come with Google Play Services.

Q4: What kind of display does the Honor Play have?

The Honor Play features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD.

Q5: How fast can the Honor Play charge?

The phone supports standard charging but does not have fast charging capabilities.

Q6: Does the Honor Play have expandable storage?

Yes, the Honor Play supports microSD cards for expandable storage.

Q7: What is the camera setup on the Honor Play?

The phone has a dual-camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots.

Q8: Does the Honor Play have a fingerprint scanner?

Yes, the Honor Play has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for secure unlocking.

Q9: What processor powers the Honor Play?

The Honor Play is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, offering strong performance for gaming and daily tasks.

Q10: Is the Honor Play water-resistant?

No, the Honor Play has no official IP rating for water or dust resistance.

Reason to Buy

Strong Gaming Performance: The Honor Play is built for gaming, with the Kirin 970 chipset and GPU Turbo, providing smooth and responsive performance.
Large Display: The 6.3-inch Full HD+ display is excellent for gaming, video streaming, and browsing, offering a vibrant and immersive experience.
Good Battery Life: The 3750mAh battery ensures the phone lasts throughout the day, even with heavy gaming or media consumption.
Affordable Pricing: The Honor Play is competitively priced for a phone that offers flagship-level performance in gaming and general use, making it a good value-for-money option.
Premium Build Quality: The phone’s metal body gives it a solid and premium feel, making it durable and aesthetically appealing.