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Honor Play 40 Plus vs Apple iPad (2025)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Honor · 2022

Honor Play 40 Plus

Honor Play 40 Plus
82/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Apple

Apple iPad (2025)

Apple iPad (2025)
81/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Honor Play 40 Plus BETTER THAN Apple iPad (2025)?

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Honor Play 40 PlusWinner 🏆
Apple iPad (2025)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORHonor PlayApple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate90Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,000 mAh+6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging22WStandard25W Max
Main Camera Sensor50.3 MP50 MP50.3 MP
Screen Display Size6.74"11"11"
Chassis Weight196gN/A196g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Play 40 Plus:
  • ✓803g lighter chassis (196g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+1,000 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2025):
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓11" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHonor Play 40 PlusApple iPad (2025)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechIPS TFT LCDAMOLED
Screen Size6.74"11"
Resolution & Density720x1600 (260 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A16 Bionic
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 12iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Wins Camera
Primary Camera50.3 MP50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens5 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Lightest Chassis
Dimensions167.48 x 76.85 x 8.27 mmN/A
Weight196 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Honor Play 40 Plus Wins Battery
Battery Capacity6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging22W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB C reversibleUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Play 40 Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Play 40 Plus ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor Play 40 Plus:
Higher overall BeastScore: 81.8 vs top rival 80.8 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more)
When to buy Apple iPad (2025):
Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz · Significantly larger display: 11" vs max 6.74" for media & multitasking
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Play 40 Plus vs Apple iPad (2025)

Which phone is better: Honor Play 40 Plus or Apple iPad (2025)?

Honor Play 40 Plus leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.8/100 compared to Apple iPad (2025) (80.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.8 vs top rival 80.8 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+1,000 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Play 40 Plus and Apple iPad (2025)?

Honor Play 40 Plus is equipped with a 6.74-inch display and 6000 mAh battery, while Apple iPad (2025) features a 11-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Play 40 Plus and Apple iPad (2025)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor Play 40 Plus scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad (2025) scores 80/100.

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