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4 GB / 128 GB / China · Launched May 2023
Overview
NeoScore
4.7
#3479 of 6247
- Design & display
- 5.3
- Performance & hardware
- 4.0
- Camera
- 3.5
- Connectivity
- 5.6
- Battery & charging
- 5.3
Strengths
- Its 5200 mAh battery has more capacity than that of most phones of its time.
- At 188 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- Its 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage are below what most phones of its time offer.
- The camera's 13 MP resolution is lower than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 10 W charging is slower than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.56″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
- Design
- 188 g75.1 mm163.3 mm8.4 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 PlusOcta-Core4 GB RAM128 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
Editorial report
Honor Play 40S 4 GB / 128 GB / China technical sheet
The Honor Play 40S suits buyers looking for a basic 5G phone with a high-capacity battery; its main trade-offs are performance, camera resolution and charging, all weaker than those of most phones of its time. Its 5200 mAh battery has more capacity than most, but 10 W charging is slower than most phones of its time. At 188 g, it weighs less than most.
The camera has 13 MP resolution and is joined by a 2 MP depth camera; the front camera is 5 MP. Its IPS LCD display measures 6.56 inches, with 720 × 1612 px resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The 269 ppi density and 90 Hz refresh rate are lower than those of most phones launched around the same time. This version has 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, which is not expandable. The phone has no Google Services.
Connectivity includes 5G, dual Nano-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Overall, it ranks worse than most phones launched around the same time, with a NeoScore of 4.7. It is a basic choice for buyers who prioritize a 5200 mAh battery and lower weight, and can accept less RAM, lower camera resolution and slower charging than most phones of its time.
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
4 GB / 128 GB / China
Design & display
5.3
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
- 4.1
- Display Features 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 %
- 7.7
- Body Thickness 8.4 mm
- 7.2
Performance & hardware
4.0
- AnTuTu Score 380,000
- 2.2
- RAM Capacity 4 GB
- 3.1
- Processor Process Size 8 nm
- 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 128 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 Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
- 0.0
Connectivity
5.6
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C
- 1.5
- Cellular Bands 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM 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, BeiDou
- 7.5
- SIM Configurations Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM
- 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
- 5.3
- Performance & hardware
- 3.95
- Camera
- 3.51
- Connectivity
- 5.58
- Battery & charging
- 5.34
- NeoScore rank
- #3479 / 6247
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus
- Processor Process Size
- 8 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 619
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 380,000
- CPU Description
- 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue, Green
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- Body Width
- 75.1 mm
- Body Height
- 163.3 mm
- Weight
- 188 g
- Usable Surface
- 84 %
- 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
- IPS 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
- 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, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM 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, UMTS, CDMA, 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, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C
Audio
- Audio Features
- Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
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Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
13 MP Main Camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Slow Motion Video
- No
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- 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
- Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Contrast-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2 MP Depth Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
5 MP Front Camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
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08Variant details
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Market codes
- China
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