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Honor Play 3
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Honor Play 3

Released: 2019, SeptemberPrice: About 130 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, September

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size6.39 inches, 100.2 cm, 2, (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelHonor Play 3
PriceAbout 130 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsMagic Night Black, Aurora Blue, Charm Red
ModelsASK-AL00x
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, September
Triple48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Weight176 g (6.21 oz)
ChipsetKirin 710F (12 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging10W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Released2019, September
Announced2019, September
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.29 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Resolution720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Honor Play 3 Overview

About Honor Play 3 Honor Play 3 is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Honor Play 3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM with Kirin 710F (12 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 Play 3 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 Play 3?

The Honor Play 3 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 Play 3 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 Play 3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Play 3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Play 3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Play 3.