Honor Play 40 Plus vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 24/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 228g).
Honor Play 40 Plus
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 228g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 15/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (51/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 13 points higher (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $662 |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (51/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Honor Play 40 Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.