Honor Play 40 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 226g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 85.9% 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.