Honor 4 Play 8GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 22:56:04, Updated date: 2020-04-16 14:01:39
An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the Honor 4 Play 8GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the Honor 4 Play 8GB to see if it was a good buy.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 5966 smartphones |
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Assessment Items | Scores |
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Portability | 62/100 |
Screen size | 74/100 |
Screen clarity | 59/100 |
Battery duration | 50/100 |
Processing capability | 14/100 |
Multitasking | 20/100 |
Camera function | 32/100 |
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Honor 4 Play 8GB
Honor 4 Play 8GB 's size
The "Honor 4 Play 8GB" is 72.0mm wide, 143.0mm tall, and 8.5mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "Honor 4 Play 8GB", it weighs about 160.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.
In giving an overall rating to the "Honor 4 Play 8GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.
The CPU performance of Honor 4 Play 8GB
The processing performance of the "Honor 4 Play 8GB" is quite low at 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores), and you may find minor issues even while browsing the internet or Twitter.
The "Honor 4 Play 8GB" only has 1.0GB of RAM, which is fairly low. The RAM is regularly insufficient, so operation gets unstable and jerky even when using apps that are not resource intensive.
In rating the "Honor 4 Play 8GB"'s overall operational speed, it ranks at the low end of smartphones. It will lag and feel sluggish even during normal use. In most cases, users will feel the performance to be lacking.
Honor 4 Play 8GB 's storage capacity
The "Honor 4 Play 8GB" has 8.0GB of data storage. This is fine if you mainly use email or social media sites, but if you plan to take photos and videos or play games, you should buy an upgrade.
Since the "Honor 4 Play 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.
Honor 4 Play 8GB 's screen
The "Honor 4 Play 8GB" has a 5.0inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.
The resolution of the "Honor 4 Play 8GB"'s screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.
The camera function of Honor 4 Play 8GB
The main camera of the "Honor 4 Play 8GB" has a capacity of 8.0MP pixels, and is adequate for normal use. But some users may feel dissatisfied with the picture quality.
The "Honor 4 Play 8GB" comes equipped with a 2.0MP pixel front-facing camera, which is very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your videos or photos, it might be fine, but otherwise, we recommend a smartphone at least one tier higher.
The battery performance of Honor 4 Play 8GB
The "Honor 4 Play 8GB"'s battery capacity is 2000.0mAh, a standard level for these types of phones. Compared to other smartphones, the "Honor 4 Play 8GB" has a standard battery life. It should not be a problem for normal use. However, if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, you may find the battery life a bit dissatisfying.
Overall assessment of Honor 4 Play 8GB
The "Honor 4 Play 8GB"'s performance level is that of a budget smartphone. It's a bit too weak to use as a main smartphone, so if possible you should consider something slightly more powerful. However, it should be sufficient for people that only want to use the most basic functions, like making calls and browsing the internet, and for people that don't really use smartphones much.
The merits and demerits of Honor 4 Play 8GB
The merits of Honor 4 Play 8GB
- It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.
The demerits of Honor 4 Play 8GB
- The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.
- The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.
Specifications of Honor 4 Play 8GB
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Maker | Honor | ||||
Release date | 2014-09 | ||||
Color | White/Black | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 72.0mm x 143.0mm x 8.5mm | ||||
Weight | 160.0g | ||||
Display size | 5.0inch | ||||
Display type | IPS LCD | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 720 x 1280 | ||||
Pixel density | 293ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 2000.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 1.0GB | ||||
Storage size | 8.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 8.0MP | ||||
Front-camera resolution | 2.0MP | ||||
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