Honor Play 40C Review: Performance, Battery, Gaming

Feature	Details
Announcement Date	July 2023
Release Date	July 17, 2023
Market Focus	Budget segment with 5G capability

Key Specs 🔑

Feature	Details
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB
Display	6.56-inch, 90Hz, IPS LCD
Battery	5,200mAh
Main Camera	13MP
Front Camera	5MP
Operating System	Android 13 with MagicOS 7.1
Dimensions	163.3 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight	188g
Colors	Magic Night Black, Ink Jade Green, Sky Blue

Software 💻

Feature	Details
Operating System	Android 13
User Interface	MagicOS 7.1
Software Support	2 years of updates (expected)

Display 📺

Feature	Details
Display Type	IPS LCD
Screen Size	6.56 inches
Resolution	720 x 1612 pixels
Peak Brightness	Not specified (decent for price)
Refresh Rate	90Hz
Aspect Ratio	20:9
Pixel Density	269 PPI
Screen Protection	Not specified
Bezel-less Display	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes
HDR 10 / HDR+ Support	No

Camera 📸

Feature	Details
Main Camera	13MP (wide)
Camera Setup	Single (rear), Single (front)
Resolution	13MP (rear), 5MP (front)
Primary Camera	13MP with f/1.8 aperture
Autofocus	Yes
OIS	No
Flash	LED Flash
LED Flash	Yes
Image Resolution	4130 x 3120 pixels
ISO Control	Yes
Shooting Modes	HDR, Portrait
HDR	Yes
Face Detection	Yes
Touch to Focus	Yes
Video Recording	1080p at 30fps
Video Recording Features	Basic stabilization
Front Camera	5MP
Autofocus (Front)	No
Video Recording (Front)	1080p at 30fps

Performance 🚀

Feature	Details
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
CPU	Octa-core (2x 2.2GHz, 6x 1.9GHz)
Operating System	Android 13
Software Support	2 years (expected)
Architecture	64-bit
Fabrication	8nm
Graphics	Adreno 619
RAM	6GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X

Processor ⚙️

Feature	Details
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
CPU	Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76, 6x Cortex-A55)
GPU	Adreno 619
Fabrication	8nm

Design and Dimensions 🎨

Feature	Details
Height	163.3 mm
Width	75.1 mm
Thickness	8.4 mm
Weight	188g
Build Material	Plastic back, plastic frame
Colours	Magic Night Black, Ink Jade Green, Sky Blue
Waterproof	No
Water Resistant	No
IP68	No
Ruggedness	Basic durability

Battery 🔋

Feature	Details
Capacity	5,200mAh
Battery Type	Li-Polymer
Removable	No
Charging Type	Wired
Quick Charging	No (10W only)
Charging Time	Around 2-3 hours
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage 💾

Feature	Details
Internal Memory	128GB
Expandable Memory	No
Available Storage	Around 110GB (after system use)
USB OTG	Yes

Network & Connectivity 🌐

Feature	Details
SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support	5G, 4G, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	5G Bands supported
SIM 2	5G Bands supported
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
SAR Value	Not specified
Wi-Fi	Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Bluetooth	5.1
GPS	Yes, with GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	No
USB Connectivity	USB Type-C 2.0
USB Charging	Yes

Sensors 🛠

Feature	Details
Fingerprint Sensor	No
Fingerprint Sensor Position	N/A
Fingerprint Sensor Type	N/A
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass

Fingerprint and Facelock 🔓

Feature	Details
Fingerprint Sensor	No
Face Unlock	Yes (basic facial recognition)

Multimedia 🎵

Feature	Details
FM Radio	No
Stereo Speakers	No
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	3.5mm
Audio Features	Standard sound output

Sound 🔊

Feature	Details
Loudspeaker	Yes (single)
Audio Jack	3.5mm
Sound Quality	Average

Ports 🔌

Feature	Details
USB Port	USB Type-C 2.0
Audio Port	3.5mm headphone jack

Other Important Features 🌟

Feature	Details
5G Support	Yes
SIM Tray	Dual SIM + no microSD
Cooling System	Basic (no advanced cooling)
Virtual RAM Expansion	Up to 5GB (using storage)

Price (INR) 💰

Feature	Details
Price in India	₹10,390 (approx.)
Global Price	$126 (approx.)

Availability on Stores 🏬

Feature	Details
Availability	China (as of March 2025)
Stores	Honor stores, online platforms (TBD)

Pros and Cons ✅❌

Pros	Cons
Huge 5,200mAh battery	No fast charging
Affordable 5G support	No fingerprint sensor
Smooth 90Hz display	Basic camera performance
Decent gaming	No expandable storage

Top Competitors 🥊

Competitor	Key Features
Redmi Note 12 5G	48MP camera, 33W charging
Realme Narzo 60	64MP camera, Dimensity 6020
Poco M6 Pro 5G	50MP camera, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1