Honor Play 5T Youth The Honor Play 5T Youth is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).
2021 · Lower-mid-range · Android 10 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.6" · 165.2 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.50 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Chipset Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
RAM 6GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB
Main Camera 13 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ 6.6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Entry-level Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Also Known As
Also known as Honor Play 5T Lite, Honor Play 5T Vitality
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
266 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
📱 Design & Build
Weight
191g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
165.2 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.50 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth support 5G?› No, the Honor Play 5T Youth does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE.
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth have NFC?› No, the Honor Play 5T Youth does not have NFC.
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth support wireless charging?› No, the Honor Play 5T Youth charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth support fast charging?› Yes, up to 5W (22.5W wired).
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth have expandable storage?› Yes, the Honor Play 5T Youth supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth support dual SIM?› The Honor Play 5T Youth SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Honor Play 5T Youth has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Honor Play 5T Youth ship with?› The Honor Play 5T Youth ships with Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services.
What type of USB port does the Honor Play 5T Youth use?› The Honor Play 5T Youth uses USB Type-C 2.0.
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth support Wi-Fi 7?› The Honor Play 5T Youth supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Honor Play 5T Youth support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Honor Play 5T Youth has 5.1, A2DP, LE.
