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Honor Play5 5G

Honor Play5 5G

Brand: HONOR
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.53" Inch
  • Camera: 64MP (2160p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Dimensity 800U
  • Battery: 3800mAh
  • Launch Date: 2021, May 26
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB storage, Unspecified
  • OS: Android 10, Magic UI 4.0
  • Body: 179g, 7.5mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands 1, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2021, May 18
Status Available. Released 2021, May 26

Body

Dimensions 161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight 179 g (6.31 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type OLED, HDR10
Size 6.53 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection Schott Xensation Up

Platform

OS Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC3

Memory

Card slot Unspecified
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF
Second Camera 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)
Third Camera 2 MP (macro)
Auxiliary lens
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

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

Battery

Type Li-Po 3800 mAh
Charging 66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min

Misc

Colors Black, Violet, Light Blue
Models HJC-AN90
Price About 270 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.2
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Call Quality 8 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 5 / 10

PROS

  1. Excellent 6.53-inch FHD+ OLED screen provides vibrant colors and deep blacks.
  2. Incredibly fast 66W wired charging can charge the battery 100% in just 35 minutes.
  3. Capable Dimensity 800U 5G processor offers strong mid-range gaming performance.
  4. Lightweight and thin design, weighing only 179 grams, makes it comfortable to hold.
  5. 64 MP quad-rear camera setup delivers high-resolution, detailed photos.
  6. Reliable in-display optical fingerprint scanner for fast security.
  7. Comes with 8GB RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  8. Equipped with NFC for contactless payments.
  9. Good low-light performance with dedicated night scene mode.
  10. Supports dual 5G SIM, offering future-proof connectivity.

CONS

  1. Disappointing 3800 mAh battery capacity is small for a 5G gaming phone.
  2. Runs on outdated Android 10 (Magic UI 4.0) out of the box.
  3. Display is limited to 90Hz rather than 120Hz found in competitors.
  4. No microSD card slot for storage expansion.
  5. Does not have wireless charging support.
  6. Front camera video recording is limited to 1080p without stabilization.
  7. The back camera module is slightly prone to overheating during intense gaming.
  8. No official waterproofing or IP rating.
  9. Pre-installed with some Chinese apps and bloatware.
  10. Lacks Gorilla Glass protection, using older Schott Xensation Up glass instead.

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