Honor Play 70 Plus Debuts with Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, Up to 12GB RAM and 7,000mAh Battery

Highlights

• The Honor Play 70 Plus features a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, a 6.77″ HD+ LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate and 7,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
• It is available in three configurations with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
• The price is starting at ¥1,199 (~$165) with sales beginning August 8 in China.

Honor has officially launched the Honor Play 70 Plus in China, positioning it as a mid-range 5G smartphone. The device stands out with its Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, a massive 7,000mAh battery and a rugged design. Here’s a detailed look at its features, specifications, pricing and more.

Honor Play 70 Plus – Key Features

The Play 70 Plus features a 6.77-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, DC dimming and several eye protection modes including a natural light option for reduced eye strain.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, which Honor claims is optimised for delivering consistently smooth performance over time. The device is backed by a large 7,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging and also offers reverse charging functionality.

For photography, the Play 70 Plus is equipped with a 50MP rear camera enhanced by AI-powered features like object removal, image expansion and eye correction. The phone uses a single-camera layout on the back.

In terms of durability, the device is built to last. It comes with a Gold Label five-star drop resistance rating and adopts a new Tai Chi shock absorption structure to better handle impacts. Reinforced corners further protect against frame deformation. The phone also has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance and is designed to maintain accurate touch response even when wet.

For security, it includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It also comes with a dedicated side AI button, which offers one-tap functions like memory cleaning, brightness adjustment and delivery tracking.

Additional highlights include dual stereo speakers with up to 400% volume output, multi-scenario NFC support and Android 15 with Magic OS 9.0 on top.

Caption – Honor Play 70 Plus colour variants. (Image credit – Honor)

Honor Play 70 Plus – Price and Availability

The Play 70 Plus is offered in three configurations –

• 8GB + 256GB at 1,199 Yuan (approx $165)
• 12GB + 256GB at 1,399 Yuan (approx $195)
• 12GB + 512GB at 1,599 Yuan (approx $220)

Colour options include Blue, Black, Pink and White. Sales in China begin on August 8.

Meanwhile, multiple reports have hinted that Honor is also preparing to launch the Honor 400 Smart and Honor X7d globally. According to a recent report from XpertPick, both models are said to share the same LOG-NX1 model number. This suggests they could be rebranded versions of the Play 70 Plus for international markets.

FAQs

Q1. What processor powers the Honor Play 70 Plus?

Answer. The Honor Play 70 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, optimised for delivering consistently smooth performance over time.

Q2. How large is the battery in the Honor Play 70 Plus and what charging features does it support?

Answer. It features a massive 7,000mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging and reverse charging functionality.

Q3. What are the durability and protection features of the Honor Play 70 Plus?

Answer. The device has a Gold Label five-star drop resistance rating, Tai Chi shock absorption structure, reinforced corners, and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. It also maintains accurate touch response even when wet.

Q4. What are the camera features of Honor Play 70 Plus?

Answer. For photography, the Honor Play 70 Plus is equipped with a 50MP rear camera enhanced by AI-powered features like object removal, image expansion and eye correction. The phone uses a single-camera layout on the back.

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