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Honor Play
Honor

Honor Play

Released: 2018, JulyPrice: About 250 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, August

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G72 MP12
NFCYes (market dependent)
SAR1.10 W/kg (head)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
Dual16 MP, f/2.2, PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.3 inches, 97.4 cm, 2, (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelHonor Play
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsMidnight Black, Navy Blue, Violet, Player Edition Red, Player Edition Black
ModelsCOR-L29, COR-L09, COR-AL00, COR-AL10, COR-TL10
Single16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, August
Weight176 g (6.21 oz)
ChipsetKirin 970 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1135:1 (nominal), 3.349 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - India
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 - Global
Charging18W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, July
Announced2018, July
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX HD
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions157.9 x 74.3 x 7.5 mm (6.22 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 75dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 204876 (v7), 238754 (v8), GeekBench: 6696 (v4.4), 1647 (v5.1), GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 94h

Honor Play Overview

About Honor Play Honor Play is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Honor Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM with Kirin 970 (10 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 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?

The Honor Play 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 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 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Honor Play run?

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