Honor Play 40 specifications
6.56" TFT LCD720×161213MP Camera5200mAhSnapdragon 480+ 5G 8.00nm8-core @ 2.2 GHz8 GB RAM
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The Honor Play 40 is a budget 5G Android 13 smartphone released in July 2023, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Its 6.56-inch HD+ TFT LCD with 90Hz refresh rate is complemented by a large 5200mAh battery, making it a strong choice for users who prioritize battery life and 5G on a tight budget. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor and dual SIM support add practical everyday value.
See full specifications below ↓Strengths
- Pro: 5G connectivity via Snapdragon 480+ 5G at a budget-friendly price
- Pro: Large 5200mAh battery for extended all-day usage
- Pro: 90Hz display refresh rate for smoother everyday interactions
- Pro: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick biometric unlock
- Pro: Up to 8GB RAM across multiple storage configurations
Weaknesses
- Con: HD+ (720×1612) resolution is below mid-range expectations in 2023
- Con: TFT LCD panel offers lower contrast and color accuracy than IPS
- Con: No NFC support for contactless payments
- Con: 13MP main camera is modest with no ultrawide or telephoto
- Con: No microSD card expansion slot
Full Specifications
Display
6.56"
Screen Size
90Hz
Refresh Rate
1.2MP
Resolution
- Size
- 6.56 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1612 pixels
- Aspect Ratio
- 180:403
- Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- Technology
- TFT LCD
- Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
Chipset & Memory
Snapdragon 480+ 5G
Chipset
8nm
Process
6GB
RAM
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8nm)
- Manufacturer
- Qualcomm
- Process
- 8 nm
- GPU
- Adreno 619
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB
Camera
13MP
Main Camera
5MP
Front Camera
- Main Camera
- 13 MP, f/f/1.8
- Main Camera Features
- Autofocus
- Front Camera
- 5 MP
Battery
5200 mAh
Battery
- Capacity
- 5200 mAh
Design
188g
Weight
163.3x75.1x8.4
Dimensions (mm)
- Form Factor
- Bar
- Dimensions
- 163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
- Weight
- 188 g (6.63 oz)
- Colors
- Black, Blue, Mint, Purple
Connectivity
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WiFi
- Bluetooth
- 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- GPS
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Network
5G
5G NR
4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
- Network Bands
- WCDMA: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1700 (1700), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B43, B71 (600), B14 (700), B28 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B29 (700), B12 (700), B19 (800), B18 (800), B20 (800), B26 (850), B5 (850), B8 (900), 900 (900), B32 (1500), B4 (1700), B66 (1700), B3 (1800), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900), B25 (1900), B39 (1900), B2 (1900), B34 (2000), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B30 (2300), B41 (2500), B7 (2600), B38 (2600), B42 (3500), B48 (3600); 5G: n30, n70, n29, n26, n14, n71 (600), n12 (700), n28 (700), n20 (800), n5 (850), n8 (900), n66 (1700), n3 (1800), n25 (1900), n2 (1900), n1 (2100), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n7 (2600), n38 (2600), n78 (3500), n48 (3600), n77 (3700)
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
