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Honor Play5 5G

Name: Honor Play5 5G
Brand: Honor

The Honor Play5 5G is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, paired with a 64 MP main camera (2021).

2021 · Mid-range · Android 10

Overall

Performance

Display

C+

Battery

Camera

Charging

B+

Software

C+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.53" · 161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)

RAM8GB

Storage128GB | 256GB

Main Camera64 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Smooth Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming

✓8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking

✓64 MP main camera for sharp photos

✓Sharp 403 PPI screen

✓6.53" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours

⊗ Cons

✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2021, May 18

Also Known As

Also known as Honor Play 5 5G

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)

Mid-range — handles daily tasks well

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC3

Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services

RAM

8GB

Smooth for most users

Storage

128GB | 256GB

Memory Card

Yes

💻 Display

Size

6.53"

Resolution

1080×2400

Sharpness

403 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

OLED, HDR10

OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient

Protection

Schott Xensation Up

📷 Camera

Main Camera

64 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Main Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

16 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

3,800 mAh

Adequate for moderate use

Type

Li-Po 3800 mAh

Charging

66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min

📱 Design & Build

Weight

179g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Black, Violet, Light Blue

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Honor Play5 5G supports 5G connectivity.

Yes, the Honor Play5 5G has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the Honor Play5 5G charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 66W (66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min).

Yes, the Honor Play5 5G supports Yes expandable storage.

The Honor Play5 5G SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

No, the Honor Play5 5G does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Honor Play5 5G ships with Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services.

The Honor Play5 5G uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The Honor Play5 5G supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The Honor Play5 5G has 5.1, A2DP, LE.

Honor Play5 5G

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