HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Play 70 Plus in China with a starting price of CNY 1,199 (approximately PHP 9,599), this device combines affordability with standout features like a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, a massive 7,000mAh battery, and an IP65 rating for durability. Pre-orders are now live on HONOR’s e-store, with sales set to begin on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Honor Play 70 Plus: Key Features and Specifications
Aesthetically, the HONOR Play 70 Plus borrows design cues from the Huawei Nova series, featuring a sleek, minimalist profile with curved edges and a glossy finish.
The phone sports a 6.77-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HD+ 1610 x 720 resolution. It also features an eye protection mode, up to 850 nits peak brightness, and is protected by aluminosilicate glass for scratch resistance.
At its core, the HONOR Play 70 Plus is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor and paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The phone runs on Magic OS 9.0, based on Android 15, and boasts AI features.
The dual-camera setup includes a 50MP primary lens and an auxiliary sensor. On the front, it uses a punch-hole 5MP selfie shooter and supports face recognition for security.
The standout feature, however, is its 7,000mAh battery—one of the largest in its class—supported by 45W fast charging to minimize downtime.
The HONOR Play 70 Plus comes in three configurations:
- 8GB + 256GB: CNY 1,199 (~PHP 9,599)
- 12GB + 256GB: CNY 1,399 (~PHP 11,199)
- 12GB + 512GB: CNY 1,599 (~PHP 12,799)
Honor Play 70 Plus Specs | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 166.89mm x 76.8mm x 8.24mm |
| Weight | 207 grams |
| Colors | White, Black, Pink, Green |
| Display | 6.77″ TFT IPS LCD display, 1610*720 resolution, 120Hz refreshrate, 850 nits peak brightness, Aluminosilicate glass |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| CPU | 2x 2.3 GHz – Cortex-A78 6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 12GB RAM LPDDR4X |
| ROM | 256GB, 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| Camera | 50MP f/1.8 main camera Auxiliary sensor 5MP f/2.2 EIS front camera |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9.0, Ai Features |
| Battery | 7,000mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, 45W fast charging |
| Connectivity | WIFI5 2.4GHz/5GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, GPS, OTG, NFC, Dual SIM, USB-C ear jack |
| Positioning | GPS (L1), Glonass (G1), Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| MISC | IP65 rating water & dust resistance, Gold label 5-star drop resistant certification, Dual Stereo Speaker (400% volume), Side-mounted fingerprint scanner |
| Performance | 473,154 points |
While the phone is officially launched in China, HONOR has yet to confirm plans for a global rollout. Filipino consumers, in particular, will need to wait for updates on local availability.
The HONOR Play 70 Plus is positioned as a compelling option for budget-conscious consumers in search of extended battery life, satisfactory performance, and premium design elements. Its competitive pricing, coupled with features such as the IP65 rating, 120Hz display, and massive battery, may establish it as a contender in the budget 5G smartphone market.
Source: Honor China
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