UAE Price
AED 400
India Price
₹7,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Play 40 128GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5200 mAh battery. At AED 400 in the UAE and ₹7,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Play 40 128GB excels with its 5200mAh battery delivering multi-day use on a single charge, a 90Hz TFT LCD screen offering smoother scrolling than 60Hz rivals, and Snapdragon 480+ 5G enabling reliable sub-6GHz connectivity in both UAE and India. It’s built for budget-conscious buyers who prioritize battery endurance over camera quality—like students commuting daily or field workers needing all-day reliability without charging. Its weakness is the 5MP main camera: low-light shots are noisy, and detail is lost beyond 2 meters. The 10W charging is painfully slow, taking over 3 hours to fill the battery. In UAE at AED 400, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 450 offers a 5200mAh battery and 90Hz display. In India at ₹7999, it’s overpriced—real alternatives like the Redmi 12 5G offer better cameras and 18W charging for the same cost. Skip if you need decent photos or fast charging.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| Dual | 13 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Blue, Mint, Black, Purple |
| Models | WDY-AN00 |
| Price | About 180 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, July 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 05 |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.9 GHz Kryo 460) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Play 40.
It may not be worth buying in 2026 unless you need a basic phone on a tight budget, as software support and performance will likely be outdated by then. For most users, a newer entry-level model would offer better longevity and security updates.
The Honor Play 40 128GB is priced at AED 400 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Play 40 128GB is priced at ₹7999 in India. It can be purchased from authorized online and offline retailers nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors but struggles in low-light conditions. Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps with no advanced features like OIS or ultra-wide support.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and light gaming. It supports 10W charging, which is slow but sufficient for daily needs.
Ready to buy the Play 40?
From AED 400 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
