Honor Play 40C goes official with Snapdragon 480+ 5G, 5200mAh battery

Honor released the Play 40 5G in May, and in early July, it has quietly released a new handset in the same series dubbed the Play 40C. The Honor Play 40C is a good option for budget-conscious consumers looking for a smartphone with a good display, a powerful processor, and long-lasting battery life. Here are all the details of Honor Play 40C, along with its expected price and availability in Nepal.

Honor Play 40C Overview:

Display

Starting with the display, the Honor Play 40C features a 6.56-inch LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. The HD+ resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels and the 20:9 aspect ratio of the handset offers good-enough visuals for everyday use. The display also supports a 90Hz touch sampling rate, enhancing the overall responsiveness of the device.

Performance and Memory

The Honor Play 40C comes with a Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset built on an 8nm process. Furthermore, the phone runs on MagicOS 7.1 UI based on Android 13. While the OS may not offer a completely clean software experience, users can still enjoy the features and optimizations provided by MagicOS. For memory and storage, the Honor Play 40C comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Users can enjoy a decent level of multitasking and storage capacity without worrying about running out of space.

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Camera 

In the camera department, the Honor Play 40C features a single 13MP rear camera; it can capture decent photos for everyday use. On the front is a 5MP camera housed in a teardrop notch, suitable for taking selfies.

Battery and Charging

Moreover, the device is powered by a 5200mAh battery, which should offer good battery life for moderate usage. Likewise, the phone supports 10W charging.

Honor Play 40C Specifications:

• Body: 75.07 x 163.32 x 8.35mm, 188gm
• Display: 6.56-inch LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 90Hz touch sampling rate, 70% NTSC color gamut
• Resolution: HD+ (1612 x 720 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio
• Chipset: Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G (8nm)
• Memory: 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage
• Software & UI: MagicOS 7.1 UI-based Android 13.
• Rear Camera: Single (13MP Primary)
• Front Camera: 5MP (teardrop notch)
• Color Options: Magic Night Black, Ink Jade Green, and Sky Blue
• Battery: 5200mAh, 10W charging

Honor Play 40C Price in Nepal and Availability (Expected)

The Honor Play 40C is available in three color options which are; Magic Night Black, Ink Jade Green, and Sky Blue. The handset is currently only available in China, priced at CNY 899. If the Honor Play 40C becomes available in Nepal, it will probably come at a price of Rs. 18,000.

• Meanwhile, check out our review of Honor X9A.