Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 40S vs Realme V20
Comparison between Honor Play 40S and Realme V20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 40S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
Realme V20, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.4 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 380,000 | 379,800 |
| CPU Description | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, 90Hz, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 12 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Play 40S | V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX3611 |
