Honor Play 80: specifications and verdict
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Play 80

5.0 NeoScore #917 of 1029

Launched April 2026

Overview

NeoScore

5.0

#917 of 1029

Design & display
5.2
Performance & hardware
6.5
Camera
3.8
Connectivity
5.1
Battery & charging
4.9

Strengths

  • Supports 5G and includes NFC and USB Type-C.
  • The 5,300 mAh Li-Polymer battery supports fast and reverse charging.
  • The 6.75-inch display offers 90 Hz and Gorilla Glass.

Weak points

  • The TFT LCD display has 720 × 1,600 pixels, 260 ppi and 450 nits peak brightness.
  • Fast charging is limited to 15 W.
  • Storage cannot be expanded.
Display
6.75 inTFT LCD720 × 1,600 px90 Hz
Design
186 g77 mm167 mm7.9 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 6300Octa-Core8 GB RAM256 GB
Battery
5,300 mAh15 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 5 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

Honor

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
782
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
2,012
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,300 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
15 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue
Body Thickness
7.9 mm
Body Width
77 mm
Body Height
167 mm
Weight
186 g
Usable Surface
85.5 %
Resistance Features
IP65, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
450 nits
Display Technology
TFT LCD
Display Diagonal
6.75 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
260 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
TFT LCD, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0, NFC
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
aptX HD, Stereo Speakers

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.01 /10

Selected variant

Play 80

Design & display
5.15
Performance & hardware
6.45
Camera
3.76
Connectivity
5.13
Battery & charging
4.94
NeoScore rank
#917 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Play 80 technical sheet

Honor Play 80 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with an octa-core CPU reaching 2.4 GHz, 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It also includes the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and Android 15. Storage is not expandable, so the initial capacity matters.

Its 6.75-inch TFT LCD has a 90 Hz refresh rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass. The panel is specified at 720 × 1,600 pixels, 260 ppi and 450 nits peak brightness. The 5,300 mAh Li-Polymer battery supports 15 W charging and reverse charging; the available specifications do not establish a particular endurance figure.

The 13 Mpx rear camera has an f/2.2 aperture and records 1080p video at 30 fps. HDR, phase-detection autofocus and manual controls are listed. The 5 Mpx front camera also records at 1080p and 30 fps. The main camera has no optical image stabilization, and optical zoom is 0×.

Connectivity covers 5G, dual-band Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack and Dual Nano-SIM. IP65 resistance features are specified for dust and water. This phone suits people seeking a large display, current connectivity, a high-capacity battery and practical features, while accepting modest pixel density and 15 W charging.

Highlights

  • 1Supports 5G and includes NFC and USB Type-C.
  • 2The 5,300 mAh Li-Polymer battery supports fast and reverse charging.
  • 3The 6.75-inch display offers 90 Hz and Gorilla Glass.
  • 4It has IP65 dust and water resistance features.

Things to consider

  • 1The TFT LCD display has 720 × 1,600 pixels, 260 ppi and 450 nits peak brightness.
  • 2Fast charging is limited to 15 W.
  • 3Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 4The main camera lacks optical image stabilization and offers 0× optical zoom.

Play 80

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Optical Zoom
0 x
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
2

Front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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