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Honor Play5 Youth
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Honor Play5 Youth

Released: 2021, October 25Price: About 240 EURStatus: Available. Released 2021, November 02

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 11, Magic UI 4.2
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MC4
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.67 inches, 108.1 cm, 2, (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD, 120Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor Play5 Youth
PriceAbout 240 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Blue
ModelsNEW-AN90
Single16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, November 02
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 41, 78 SA/NSA
Charging66W wired, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2021, October 25
Announced2021, October 25
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions161.8 x 74.7 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Resolution1080 x 2376 pixels (~391 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor Play5 Youth Overview

About Honor Play5 Youth Honor Play5 Youth is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Honor Play5 Youth has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 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 Youth 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 Youth?

The Honor Play5 Youth 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 Youth 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 Youth void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor Play5 Youth run?

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