Honor Play 40 Plus vs Redmi Note 13R
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5030); the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Redmi Note 13R
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5030 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R 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 Play 40 Plus and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R 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 Play 40 Plus and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
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 Redmi Note 13R?
The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Honor Play 40 Plus by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Redmi Note 13R?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.