Honor Play 40 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor Play 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, 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 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 477,542); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 doesn't; the Honor Play 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 40 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 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 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor Play 40 by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Play 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor Play 40 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 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.