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Honor Play5 5G
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Honor Play5 5G

Released: 2021, May 18Price: About 270 EURStatus: Available. Released 2021, May 26

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC3
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.53 inches, 102.9 cm, 2, (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor Play5 5G
PriceAbout 270 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Violet, Light Blue
Single16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, May 26
Weight179 g (6.31 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging66W wired, 60% in 15 min, 100% in 35 min
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2021, May 18
Announced2021, May 18
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotUnspecified
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions161.6 x 74.8 x 7.5 mm (6.36 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionSchott Xensation Up
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Honor Play5 5G Overview

About Honor Play5 5G Honor Play5 5G is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Honor Play5 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor Play5 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor Play5 5G?

The Honor Play5 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor Play5 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor Play5 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Play5 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Play5 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Play5 5G.