Honor’s Solid Entry-Level Phone Became More Expensive: How Does Impact the Phone?

Honor made waves in the mid-range market with the Honor Play, known for its excellent performance at an affordable price. The company has repositioned the “Play” branding to the entry-level segment.

Honor silently launched its entry-level smartphone, the Honor Play10, in Nepal in September 2025. The phone took the crown as Honor’s most affordable phone, replacing the previously cheapest model, the Honor X5b.

What is the Price of Honor Play10 in Nepal?

The Honor Play10 originally launched at Rs. 10,999 for the sole 3/64GB variant. The company later added a 4/128GB trim in December with an asking price of Rs. 12,999.

However, the ongoing global RAM shortage has driven smartphone prices up across the board, and this phone felt the same effects.

As such, the Honor Play10 price in Nepal is currently Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 14,999 for the 3/64GB and 4/128GB options, respectively. Both the variants have received a Rs. 2000 price hike. It is available to purchase at all authorized retail and online stores.

The Honor Play10, with its original price tag, was an absolute steal of a phone. We only had good things to say about it, which you can check out in our review video below:

So, now that its price has gone up, how does it impact the Honor Play10? Let’s see:

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Honor Play10 Overview

Design and Display

Being an entry-level phone, companies often don’t put much emphasis on design, and that’s quite evident with the Honor Play10.

The phone looks rather plain with its flat plastic frame and back, blending into the vast crowd of budget smartphones. The waterdrop-style selfie notch adds to its “budget” look, though Honor does make up for it slightly by offering an IP52 rating, which is a nice touch at this price point.

On the back, you’ll find a square camera module that at first glance looks like a dual setup, but in reality, it only houses a single camera, more on that later.

Turning to the front, the 6.74-inch LCD panel comes with an HD+ resolution, resulting in a modest pixel density of 260ppi, the same as what you get on the Redmi A5.

The downside, however, is the refresh rate. Unlike the Redmi A5, which offers a 120Hz panel, the Honor Play10 is limited to 90Hz.

Hardware and Other

The fan-favorite MediaTek Helio G81 SoC powers the Honor Play10. It is the same silicon that phones like the Redmi 15C, Motorola Moto G05, and Honor’s own X6c rely on.

The interesting thing here is, even after the price hike, the Honor Play10 is still more affordable than those phones (or their original pricing, as their prices were hiked too).

In terms of memory, the phone comes with 3GB or 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB or 128GB of storage. While it is acceptable for the price, the limited RAM does reveal its shortcomings when multitasking or switching between apps.

This hardware limitation likely explains why Honor opted for Android 15 Go Edition instead of the standard Android. While the storage capacity is also on the lower side, Honor softens the blow with a dedicated microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB of external storage.

Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery, which should comfortably last a full day of use. However, charging is capped at 10W, meaning you’ll need some patience when topping it up.

Camera

Moving on to the cameras, the Honor Play10 keeps things simple with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing shooter for selfies.

Both cameras are capable of recording videos at up to 1080p at 30fps, which is fairly standard for an entry-level device.

Honor Play10 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Honor Play10 price in Nepal is Rs. 12,999 (3/64GB) and Rs. 14,999 (4/128GB). The phone is available for purchase at official and authorized stores all across Nepal.

The Honor Play10 was an absolutely great pick in the entry-level segment. Sure, it has some things that raise an eyebrow, but then it has other things to sway your opinion towards it.

But the question now is, does our opinion still stand after the price hike? And the answer to that is, yes — the phone launched at such a goated pricing, that it still does not feel overpriced.

What do you think about the Honor Play10? Do let us know in the comments!