Honor Play 40 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Play 40 Plus
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
Too close to call: 3 of 6 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedHonor Play 40 Plus8070
- CameraHonor Play 40 Plus8480
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryHonor Play 40 Plus9695
- DisplaySamsung Galaxy M17e 5G7489
- ConnectivitySamsung Galaxy M17e 5G5565
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueSamsung Galaxy M17e 5G6885
- Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Honor Play 40 Plus has the bigger screen6.74" vs 6.7"
- Honor Play 40 Plus is lighter196 g vs 199 g
- Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1
- Honor Play 40 Plus has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Play 40 Plus and Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Honor Play 40 Plus for its bigger screen (6.74" vs 6.7") and lighter body (196 g vs 199 g), or the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G for its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz) and newer Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1).
More RAM: 8 GB vs 6 GB
Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Play 40 Plus or Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?
It's a close call. Pick the Honor Play 40 Plus for its bigger screen (6.74" vs 6.7") and lighter body (196 g vs 199 g), or the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G for its smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz) and newer Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1). BeastScore: Honor Play 40 Plus 81.8/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G 81.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Play 40 Plus and Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?
Honor Play 40 Plus has a 6.74-inch display and 6000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.
How do Honor Play 40 Plus and Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G compare for speed?
Honor Play 40 Plus scores 80/100 for performance; Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G scores 70/100.
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