Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 40 Plus vs Honor X8a 5G
Comparison between Honor Play 40 Plus and Honor X8a 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play 40 Plus, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 40 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Honor X8a 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 437,860
- against 382,900
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 382,900 | 437,860 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | 2×2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold + 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Black, Purple | Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 167.5 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Play 40 Plus | X8a 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RKY-AN00 | — |
