Honor Play 40 Plus
$185Starting price · USBudget2022
5.8
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.74"
Display
50MP
Camera
6,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
23W
Charging
196g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Honor Play 40 Plus is a battery-focused budget device that excels in longevity but compromises heavily on display sharpness and processing power. It is suitable for basic tasks and media consumption but lacks the performance and modern features expected in higher tiers.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance5.5
Battery9.0
Display4.5
Build5.0
Value7.0
Strengths
Massive 6000mAh battery
Affordable price point
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
90Hz refresh rate
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display
Dated Dimensity 700 chipset
No NFC support
Slow 22.5W charging for capacity
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