Honor Play 40 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Honor Play 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 35/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 477,542); the Honor Play 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Honor Play 40 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 203g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 16 points higher (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (62/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Honor Play 40 by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (62/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably better than the Honor Play 40 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Honor Play 40 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (32/100 vs 10/100).