Honor Play 40
$196Starting price · USBudget2023
5.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.56"
Display
13MP
Camera
5,200
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
10W
Charging
188g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Honor Play 40 is a basic entry-level device focused on battery longevity and 5G access. Its low-resolution screen and slow charging speeds significantly limit its appeal for modern media consumption.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera4.0
Performance4.5
Battery7.5
Display4.0
Build5.0
Value6.0
Strengths
Large 5200mAh battery
90Hz display refresh rate
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Affordable 5G connectivity
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display
Very slow 10W charging
Basic camera performance
No NFC support
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