UAE Price
AED 400
India Price
₹10,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor Play 50 Plus 256GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.8 inches, 111.3 cm2 (~87.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm) chipset. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 400 in the UAE and ₹10,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Play 50 Plus 256GB excels with its 6000mAh battery delivering multi-day use and 35W wired charging cutting refill time significantly, while the 6.8-inch 1080x2412 display offers sharp 389ppi clarity. The 50MP main sensor with PDAF captures detailed daylight shots, outperforming many sub-₹12K rivals. This phone targets users who prioritize battery endurance over 5G speed or premium materials—think delivery riders, shift workers, or rural users needing all-day reliability without charging anxiety. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained load; the Cortex-A76/A55 chipset struggles with 30+ minutes of gaming or video editing, causing noticeable frame drops. In UAE at AED 400, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 500 offers 6000mAh and 35W charging. In India at ₹10999, it’s a hard pass—competing flagships like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offer better cameras, faster charging, and 120Hz displays for the same price.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 35W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (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, BDS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | 166.7 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm (6.56 x 3.01 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz, 850 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 111.3 cm2 (~87.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~389 ppi density) |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Green, Silver, Black, Purple |
| Models | CLK-AN00 |
| Price | About 190 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, October 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 10 |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (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 50 Plus.
It remains a solid value for budget-conscious buyers in 2026, especially if you prioritize storage and basic performance over cutting-edge features. Its 256GB storage and reliable build make it a practical choice for light to moderate use.
The Honor Play 50 Plus 256GB is priced at AED 400 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Play 50 Plus 256GB is priced at ₹10999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daylight photos with accurate colors and good detail for its price range. Low-light performance is basic but usable, with minimal noise in well-lit scenes.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It handles heavy usage with ease and supports all-day endurance for most users.
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