Honor Play 80 Pro vs Poco C40
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Play 80 Pro leads — 31/100 vs 11/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Play 80 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Honor Play 80 Pro
Poco C40
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 204g vs 207g
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Poco C40, the Honor Play 80 Pro scores 20 points higher (31/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C40 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C40 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the Honor Play 80 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco C40?
The Honor Play 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 20 points (31/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Poco C40?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Poco C40?
The Honor Play 80 Pro leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro over the Poco C40?
The Honor Play 80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.