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Smartphone · Honor · 2023
The Honor Play6C 128GB is Honor's 2023 smartphone featuring a 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) chipset. It comes with a 5000 mAh battery. Available in the UAE from AED 500.
The Honor Play6C 128GB excels with its 5000mAh battery delivering two-day usage on moderate loads and 22.5W wired charging cutting refill time significantly versus 10W rivals. Its 6.5-inch 720x1600 TFT LCD screen, while low-res, remains usable in bright sun, and the 13MP PDAF main camera captures decent daylight shots. It targets budget buyers in UAE who prioritize battery endurance over speed, such as delivery riders or elderly users needing reliable all-day power without frequent charging. Its weakness is the dated Octa-core Kryo 460 chipset—struggles with multitasking and lags in modern apps. NFC absence limits contactless payments, a key flaw in UAE’s cashless ecosystem. In UAE at AED 500, it’s competitive because few rivals offer 5000mAh + 22.5W charging under AED 600. In India, where pricing is unavailable, it would likely be overpriced if above ₹8,999, given better 4G options like Redmi 12 with 90Hz displays and faster chips at similar cost.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 22.5W wired |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 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 |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| 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 | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 75.1 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 194 g (6.84 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | TFT LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Models | VNE-AN40 |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
| Announced | 2022, October 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 15 |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 5 |
| 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 Play6c.
It may not be worth buying in 2026 unless you need a basic phone for calls and light apps, as software updates and performance will likely be outdated by then. Its value lies in low-cost functionality, not long-term usability.
The Honor Play6C 128GB is priced at AED 500 in the UAE. It is available through major retailers and online platforms across the country.
The Honor Play6C 128GB is not officially available or priced in India. It was not released for sale in the Indian market.
The camera delivers decent photos in good lighting with a focus on simplicity and speed. It struggles in low-light conditions and lacks advanced features like optical zoom or night mode.
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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