Honor Play vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 470,805); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 190g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Honor Play (40/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (54/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Honor Play by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (92/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (89/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Honor Play (40/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play (54/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.