Honor Play 40 Plus vs Honor X80i
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 24/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor X80i has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Play 40 Plus
Honor X80i
- Overall rating 24/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Honor X80i, the Honor X80i scores 8 points higher (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Honor X80i?
The Honor X80i edges out the Honor Play 40 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Honor X80i?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.