UAE Price
AED 650
India Price
₹8,999
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Smartphone · Honor · 2024
The Honor Play 8T 128GB is Honor's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.8 inches, 111.3 cm2 (~87.3% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) chipset. It comes with a 6000 mAh battery. At AED 650 in the UAE and ₹8,999 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Honor Play 8T 128GB excels with its 6000mAh battery delivering multi-day use and 35W wired charging that refills 50% in under 30 minutes, plus a 90Hz TFT LCD screen offering smooth scrolling despite its 850-nit peak brightness. It targets budget-conscious buyers who prioritize battery endurance over camera quality—like students or field workers needing all-day reliability without frequent charging. Its weakness is the 8MP main camera, which struggles in low light and lacks OIS, making it unsuitable for any serious photography. The Dimensity 6080 handles daily tasks but throttles under sustained load, and the absence of NFC limits contactless payments. In UAE at AED 650, it’s competitive because no other 6000mAh phone under AED 700 offers 35W charging. In India at ₹8999, it’s overpriced—real alternatives like the Redmi 13C 5G offer similar battery and 5G at ₹7999 with better cameras and NFC.
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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 | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Green, Silver, Black |
| Models | CLK-AN00 |
| Price | About 140 EUR |
| Announced | 2023, October 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 17 |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 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 8t.
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 128GB storage and reliable performance make it a practical choice for light users on a tight budget.
The Honor Play 8T 128GB is priced at AED 650 in the UAE. It is widely available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Play 8T 128GB is priced at ₹8999 in India. It is readily available on major e-commerce sites and authorized retail stores nationwide.
The camera delivers decent daytime photos with good color accuracy for its price range. Low-light performance is basic, and details can appear soft in challenging conditions.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate use, including browsing, messaging, and occasional video streaming. It handles light to medium usage without needing a midday charge.
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From AED 650 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
