Honor X40 vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X40 leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Lighter: 172g vs 195g
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, the Honor X40 scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (79/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X40 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
The Honor X40 edges out the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Honor X40 (79/100 vs 57/100).