UAE Price
AED 450
India Price
₹11,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Play 40 Plus 256GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 450 in the UAE and ₹11,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Play 40 Plus 256GB excels with its 6000mAh battery delivering multi-day use and 22.5W wired charging that refills 50% in under 45 minutes, while the 90Hz TFT LCD screen offers smoother scrolling than most 60Hz rivals in this price tier. It’s built for users who prioritize battery endurance over camera quality—like delivery drivers, shift workers, or students in areas with unreliable power—who need a phone that lasts without daily charging. Its 5MP main camera lacks detail in low light, and the 720p resolution makes text appear soft on the 6.74-inch display, especially when viewing HD content. NFC absence limits contactless payments in UAE’s cashless ecosystem. In UAE at AED 450, it’s competitive because no other 5G phone under AED 500 offers this battery size and 90Hz display. In India at ₹11999, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Redmi Note 12 offer 90Hz OLED and 50MP cameras for the same cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 22.5W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 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 / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Blue, Silver, Black, Purple |
| Models | RKY-AN00 |
| Price | About 170 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, October 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 28 |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Play 40 Plus.
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a budget-friendly phone for basic tasks and don't require the latest software updates. Its 256GB storage and reliable performance make it a practical choice for light users on a tight budget.
The Honor Play 40 Plus 256GB is priced at AED 450 in the UAE. It is available through major electronics retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Play 40 Plus 256GB is priced at ₹11999 in India. It can be purchased from authorized online and offline retailers nationwide.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting with accurate colors and sufficient detail for social media sharing. It struggles slightly in low-light conditions but remains reliable for everyday snapshots.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and streaming. It handles heavy usage well and supports all-day endurance for most users.
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