Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 40S vs Samsung Galaxy M13 5G
Comparison between Honor Play 40S and Samsung Galaxy M13 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 40S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 195 g
- Usable Surface
- 84 %
- against 81.1 %
Samsung Galaxy M13 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 380,000 | 389,300 |
| 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 | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Blue, Green, Brown, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 81.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| 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 | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 12 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 12 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS 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, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.73 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.84 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.33 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Play 40S | Galaxy M13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-M136B, SM-M136B/DS |
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