Honor has launched the Play 80 Plus in China, targeting budget buyers who prioritize long battery life and smooth everyday performance. The phone features a large 7500mAh battery and the efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset for reliable performance.
The standout feature is its huge 7500mAh battery paired with 45W fast charging, promising extended use between charges. This endurance is boosted by the energy-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chipset under the hood.
The Play 80 Plus sports a 6.61-inch TFT LCD screen with a 720×1604 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also includes eye protection technology to reduce strain during prolonged use.
Powered by one of the first Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processors, built on a 4nm process, the phone features Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores alongside an Adreno 613 GPU. Qualcomm designed this chip for balanced efficiency, AI tasks, and reliable connectivity-ideal for budget phones aiming to squeeze more from modest hardware.
The camera setup is straightforward:
- 13MP main sensor with f/1.8 aperture
- 5MP front camera
Additional features include:
- 5G connectivity with dual SIM support
- Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- USB-C port
The device runs Honor’s MagicOS 10 based on Android 16, keeping the software fresh with the latest Android iteration.
Available colors are Aquamarine, Black, and Gold. Pricing in China is as follows:
- 6GB RAM and 128GB storage: approximately $250
- 8GB RAM and 256GB storage: approximately $310
There’s no word yet on international availability.
Honor’s Play 80 Plus slots into the crowded budget smartphone segment, emphasizing battery capacity and efficient performance. With Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi pushing mid-range devices with advanced displays and faster chips, it is uncertain how much traction this device will gain outside China. Watch for whether Honor will bring it globally and how the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 chip performs in real-world tests.