Honor X40 vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 49/100. Key differences: the Honor X40 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 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 3 Lite
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 195g
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 59/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X40 and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite received the same MobileRank rating — 49/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X40 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (77/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 680 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, 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 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Honor X40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (77/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
Both devices scored 49/100. They are identical on performance — 46/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Honor X40 (77/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 over the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X40 (77/100 vs 59/100).