Huawei announced the launch of the Honor Play 8 smartphone in 2019. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Honor Play 8 phone with 5.71 inches display, Mediatek MT6761 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
The Huawei Honor Play 8 comes with Android OS v9.0 (Pie) out of the box, and a Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.71 inches phone comes with IPS display (720 x 1520 px). The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption.
Huawei Honor Play 8 specifications
| Brand | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Name | Honor Play 8 |
| Model | HONORPLAY8 |
| Release date | 2019 |
Body
The weight of Huawei Honor Play 8 is about 5.15 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 inches).
| Weight | 5.15 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 inches |
| Colors | black, blue |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Huawei Honor Play 8 comes with Android OS v9.0 (Pie) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v9.0 (Pie) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6761 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8300 |
Display
The size of Honor Play 8 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.71 inches IPS display of Huawei Honor Play 8 with 720 x 1520 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.71 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Huawei Honor Play 8 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (32 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 32 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Honor Play 8 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Huawei Honor Play 8 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Honor Play 8 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Honor Play 8 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 3020 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Huawei phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Honor Play 8 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Honor Play 8, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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