Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo Y56
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo Y56 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y56 leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo Y56
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Lighter: 184g vs 196g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo Y56, the Vivo Y56 scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y56 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y56 and the Honor Play 40 Plus are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo Y56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y56
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo Y56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y56 is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y56 and the Honor Play 40 Plus are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo Y56?
The Vivo Y56 edges out the Honor Play 40 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo Y56?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo Y56 — 42/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Vivo Y56?
The Honor Play 40 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y56 is a better fit for everyday use.