Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 515,647); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 207g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (73/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.