Honor Play 40 Plus vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 515,647); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 218g).
Honor Play 40 Plus
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 196g vs 218g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.