Honor Play 80

Name: Honor Play 80
Brand: Honor

Display6.75" 720 x 1600 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

Main camera13MP

Battery5300 mAh

5.4GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / 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

Launch

Announced

2026, April 01

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

167 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.57 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)

Weight

186 g (6.56 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

TFT LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits

Size

6.75 inches, 110.0 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

Platform

Android 15, Magic OS 9

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

Internal

128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Features

LED flash

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

Positioning

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS

NFC

Radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type

Li-Po 5300 mAh

Misc

Colors

Black, Blue, Azure

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display60

Performance46

Camera52

Battery58

Value54

GoSolo Verdict

The Honor Play 80 is a large, light budget phone with a modest Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 90Hz display that struggles at 260 ppi on a 6.75-inch screen. It prioritizes battery size and everyday usability over performance, making it a practical choice for users who value screen real estate and endurance but should not expect swift app performance or photo quality.

Strengths · 4

5300 mAh battery with light 186 g weight strikes a real comfort balance for long daily use without the phone feeling bloated
90Hz TFT display on a large 6.75-inch frame appeals to buyers who want screen space for video and reading, even if pixel density is low
Dimensity 6300 and up to 8GB RAM handle everyday tasks like messaging, browsing, and streaming without stuttering, enough for its price tier
5G and dual-SIM design cover practical connectivity needs in regions where these matter

Trade-offs · 3

260 ppi display is noticeably soft and pixelated compared to even budget rivals this year; text and icons lack crispness
13 MP main camera with f/2.2 lens produces dim, low-detail shots indoors and falls well behind the 50 MP+ standard for midrange phones in 2026
15W charging is slow even for its class; most competitors at this price have matched or exceeded 30W by now