Honor Play 40 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 40/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 515,647); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5600 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 309g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 29 points higher (69/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (59/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (70/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (59/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 29 points (69/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.