Affordable performance ; Rich user experience ; Strong battery life ; Attractive screen

GPU Turbo only benefits compatible games ; Smart Shock feature not available at launch ; No IP certified protection ; Metal body is slippery

Like the display, I assumed that the low-cost nature of the Honor Play meant that, with performance and battery as good as they are, the camera would be far more pedestrian. However, the moment I started snapping with the phone’s 16-megapixel...

Fast Kirin 970 CPU ; Large 6.3-inch display ; 7.1 Channel Histen audio ; GPU Turbo built-in ; Useful Game Suite ; Very attractive price

Only 64GB of storage space

Slim, attractive design ; Top-end power ; Big display

One storage option ; No wireless charging ; Singular speaker

There isn't much that makes the Honor Play excel as a gaming phone apart from its powerful internals, but with a huge screen and a premium look it makes for an all-round impressive device. That's especially true when you consider the price.

Incredible price point makes it the sub-£300 phone to buy ; Accomplished metal unbody design ; Outstanding battery life ; Lots of power on tap (and GPU Turbo for gaming extras)

Irksome vibration sound ; Yes there's a notch ; Paint finish around cameras scratches ; Won't totally beat all flagships for load time/speed

Looks good (subdued, stylish gaming aesthetic) ; Battery lasts all day ; Display is bright and colorful ; Fast-charge USB-C port ; Headphone jack

Back cameras could be better ; Front cameras aren't great ; Gaming-focused software doesn't make big difference ; Not a fan of logo printed on front of phone ; Not for sale inside USA (not without major markup)

Large 6.3-inch display ; Very good battery capacity ; Great gaming performance ; Excellent value

Camera low-light performance is lower ; Battery charge speed could be better

Great Performance Amazing Display Massive Battery

Poor camera UI not up to the mark Speaker is not loud enough

Here are some reasons why you should buy the phone.