Honor Play 40 Plus vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Nubia Neo 5
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor Play 40 Plus are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 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 Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor Play 40 Plus are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
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 Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Honor Play 40 Plus by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.