Honor, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has introduced its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Honor Play 50 Plus. This device boasts attractive features at an affordable price point.
The Honor Play 50 Plus comes with a sizable 6.8-inch display featuring a maximum brightness of 850 nits and a Full HD+ resolution. The IPS LCD screen also offers a smooth 90Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 octa-core processor. It packs a massive 6000mAh battery that can provide up to 19 hours of continuous video playback and supports 35W fast charging. The device runs on the magicOS 7.2 interface, based on Android 13.
In the camera department, the Honor Play 50 Plus features a dual-camera setup with a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary camera for depth effects. The front camera is 8 megapixels. The phone offers various photography modes and settings for both photos and videos.
Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and 5G network support, making it an excellent choice in the budget-friendly category.
The pricing for the 256GB storage variant with 12GB of RAM starts at approximately 1400 Chinese Yuan, which is less than $200 USD. The device is available in four different colors: purple, gray, green, and black.
Honor has not yet announced the international availability of the phone outside of China.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.8-inch IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh rate |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) |
| Brightness | Up to 850 nits |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 octa-core |
| Storage | 256GB (Expandable storage not specified) |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Battery Capacity | 6000mAh |
| Fast Charging | 35W |
| Operating System | magicOS 7.2 (Based on Android 13) |
| Rear Cameras | – 50MP primary camera – 2MP depth sensor |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Audio | Stereo speakers |
| 5G Connectivity | Yes |
| Colors Available | Purple, Gray, Green, Black |
| Price (Approximate) | Starting at 1400 Chinese Yuan (Less than $200 USD) |
