Honor GT Pro vs Honor Play 40 Plus
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 40/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 515,647); the Honor GT Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Honor Play 40 Plus
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 212g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Honor Play 40 Plus, the Honor GT Pro scores 43 points higher (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Honor Play 40 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Honor Play 40 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 536.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (70/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 40 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 43 points (83/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Honor Play 40 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Honor Play 40 Plus — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 40 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Play 40 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Honor Play 40 Plus?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.