Honor Play
The Honor Play is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 970 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.3" · 157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm (6.22 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Kirin 970 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 409 PPI screen
✓6.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,750 mAh battery — may need midday charging
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, July. Released 2018, August
Also Known As
Versions: COR-AL00 (China); COR-AL10 (India); COR-L29, COR-L09 (Global)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 970 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
409 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,750 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
176g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm (6.22 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Navy Blue, Violet, Player Edition Red, Player Edition Black
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Honor Play does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Honor Play has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Honor Play charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).
Yes, the Honor Play supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Honor Play SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Honor Play has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Honor Play ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1.
The Honor Play uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The Honor Play supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Honor Play has 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD.
