Honor Play 40 Plus vs Oppo Find X5: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Oppo Find X5 is the clear winner, boasting a significantly more powerful chipset, superior camera capabilities, faster charging, and a stunning display. However, the Honor Play 40 Plus offers a compelling value proposition for budget-conscious buyers seeking a reliable daily driver.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Honor Play 40 Plus | Oppo Find X5 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - Global |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - Global |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 20 | 2022, February 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 28 | Available. Released 2022, March 14 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.33 in) | 160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7 mm (6.31 x 2.86 x 0.34 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | TFT LCD, 90Hz | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens | - |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Hasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Triple | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 2x optical zoom, PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | Panorama |
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 22.5W wired | 80W wired, PD 30W wireless 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh | Li-Po 4800 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Blue, Silver, Black, Purple | Black, White, Purple |
| Models | RKY-AN00 | PFFM10, CPH2307 |
| Price | About 170 EUR | $ 950.00 / £ 218.30 / € 339.00 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 108h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 810715 (v9) GeekBench: 3331 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Affordable
- Decent battery life
- Reliable daily driver
- Good value for money
- Lower performance
- Less impressive camera
- Slower charging
- Standard display
Oppo Find X5
- Flagship performance
- Excellent camera
- Fast charging (wired & wireless)
- Premium display
- Stylish design
- Higher price
- Older chipset (Snapdragon 888) compared to latest flagships
Display Comparison
The Oppo Find X5's display shines with its 807 nits peak brightness and infinite contrast ratio, offering vibrant colors and excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. The Honor Play 40 Plus likely has a more standard display, adequate for everyday use but lacking the premium feel of the Find X5. Expect better color accuracy and overall image quality on the Oppo.
Camera Comparison
The Oppo Find X5 is expected to have a significantly better camera system, likely featuring larger sensors and advanced image processing capabilities. While the Honor Play 40 Plus will offer decent image quality in good lighting conditions, the Find X5 should excel in low-light scenarios and offer more creative shooting options.
Performance
The Oppo Find X5's Snapdragon 888 5G chipset provides a substantial performance advantage over the Honor Play 40 Plus's Dimensity 700. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and a more responsive gaming experience on the Find X5. The Dimensity 700 is capable, but it's clearly in a different performance tier.
Battery Life
Both phones boast impressive endurance ratings (108h). However, the Oppo Find X5's 80W wired charging, 30W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging offer significantly faster and more versatile charging options compared to the Honor Play 40 Plus's 22.5W wired charging.
Buying Guide
The Honor Play 40 Plus is ideal for users on a tight budget who prioritize affordability and basic smartphone functionality. The Oppo Find X5 is perfect for those seeking a premium experience with top-tier performance, a flagship camera, and fast charging, and are willing to pay a higher price.