Honor Play 40 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Play 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 477,542); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 doesn't; the Honor Play 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Play 40 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Honor Play 40 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.