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8 GB / 128 GB / China · Launched July 2023
Overview
NeoScore
4.8
#3222 of 6246
- Design & display
- 5.2
- Performance & hardware
- 4.8
- Camera
- 3.5
- Connectivity
- 5.7
- Battery & charging
- 5.3
Strengths
- Its 5,200 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
- At 188 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- Its 10 W charging is among the slowest of its time.
- Its 269 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 13 MP resolution is lower than that of most phone cameras of its time.
- Display
- 6.56″TFT LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
- Design
- 188 g75.1 mm163.3 mm8.4 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5GOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 380,000Better than 77% of phones
- Battery
- 5,200 mAh10 W
- Cameras
- 13 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 13
Editorial report
Honor Play 40 8 GB / 128 GB / China technical sheet
The Honor Play 40 suits buyers looking for a 5G phone with a high-capacity battery, provided fast charging is not a priority. Its 5,200 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, while 10 W charging is among the slowest. That trade-off matters for anyone who often has only a short time to plug in.
The 6.56-inch TFT LCD display has a 90 Hz refresh rate, but both that rate and its 269 ppi pixel density are lower than those of most phones launched around the same time. The 13 MP camera resolution is also lower than that of most phone cameras of its time. The fingerprint sensor sits on the side; a 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C are included.
This version has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage; the phone is also sold in 6 GB / 128 GB and 8 GB / 128 GB configurations. The Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G, overall performance and connectivity are typical of phones of its time. It runs Android 13 but does not include Google services, a limitation for people who rely on them. At 188 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time. Its overall NeoScore is 4.9. The Honor Play 40 is best suited to buyers who prioritize battery capacity and 5G connectivity over fast charging, a sharper display or a higher-resolution camera.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
8 GB / 128 GB / China
Design & display
5.2
- Display Technology TFT LCD
- 4.5
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
- 4.1
- Display Features TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- 0.0
- Weight 188 g
- 7.2
- Usable Surface 84.3 %
- 7.8
- Body Thickness 8.4 mm
- 7.2
Performance & hardware
4.8
- AnTuTu Score 380,000
- 2.2
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Processor Process Size 8 nm
- 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
- 4.9
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
3.5
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 13 Mpx
- 6.1
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
- 0.0
Connectivity
5.7
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
- 1.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
- 9.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
- 6.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
5.3
- Battery Capacity 5,200 mAh
- 9.3
- Fast Charge Power 10 W
- 2.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 5.2
- Performance & hardware
- 4.76
- Camera
- 3.51
- Connectivity
- 5.73
- Battery & charging
- 5.33
- NeoScore rank
- #3222 / 6246
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G
- Processor Process Size
- 8 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 619
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 380,000
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 and 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460 cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Blue, Green, Black, Purple
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- Body Width
- 75.1 mm
- Body Height
- 163.3 mm
- Weight
- 188 g
- Usable Surface
- 84.3 %
- Body Materials
- Plastic
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- TFT LCD
- Display Diagonal
- 6.56″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,612 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Display Features
- TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 13
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 13
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, EDR
Technical
- Model numbers
- WDY-AN00
Play 40
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.8
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
Rear Depth Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front Main Camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
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15Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- China
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