Honor Play 40 Plus vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 515,647); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.